Different relationships have different issues and sometimes those issues change from time to time. Some issues are resolvable and some … Read More
Family Law News: Appointments to the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Appointment to the Family Court of Australia Judge Thomas Altobelli has been appointed as a judge of the Family Court … Read More
Marriage and Your Will
Getting married? Recently married? If you are getting married or have recently married, it is an ideal time to update … Read More
Would you buy a house without a lawyer?
When buying and selling property, most people would hardly ever do this without a lawyer. So what about if you … Read More
Making a Will – Being Prepared for Change
“Change is the only constant in life” I made a will about 12 months ago. I thought it was good … Read More
We’re Hiring!
Personal Assistant Claire Naidu & Co are seeking a personal assistant for a short-term contract role commencing 16 October 2020 … Read More
I am what I choose to become
We work with people who have found themselves in situations that they may wish to not have been in. What … Read More
Relationship Harmony
Not all relationships progress in the same way or at the same rate. They may be different from the relationships … Read More
Feeling Stuck in a difficult situation?
Feeling stuck in a difficult situation can feel very frustrating or even debilitating. Sometimes, the best thing to do is … Read More
ADR in a post Covid-19 Landscape
“A Not So Arbitrary Solution: ADR in a Post COVID-19 Landscape“ This article by Claire Naidu & Debra Parker was … Read More
Superannuation, Super Splitting and Family Law Matters
After separation, when separated couples consider a property settlement, superannuation can be one of the biggest assets that they have. … Read More
Checking and updating Your Will following changes in relationships
Checking your Will If you have had recent changes in your family relationships, for example you have separated, divorced or … Read More
Same Sex Marriage and your Will
Same Sex Marriage and your Will With the changes to same sex marriage laws in Australia, your family relationships may … Read More
New Family Law Court Fees – Effective from 1 July 2020
Family law fees Pursuant to section 2.13 of the Family Law (Fees) Regulation 2012, from 1 July 2020 the fee prescribed for … Read More
Divorce property settlement without going to Court
When people separate, there are a range of different experiences that they can have. Not all separations have to be … Read More
Finalise your Divorce, Move on with your life
DIVORCE IS NOT FAILURE Finalise your Divorce, Move on with your life “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my … Read More
Covid-19 Family Law Matters: Conflict Coaching for Covid-19 related matters
CONFLICT COACHING – FAMILY LAW CONFLICT COACHING FOR PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROPERTY MATTERS AFFECTED BY COVID19 “The Covid-19 pandemic is … Read More
Covid-19 Family Law Matters: Express Mediations for Covid-19 related matters
EXPRESS MEDIATION – FAMILY LAW MEDIATION FOR PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROPERTY MATTERS AFFECTED BY COVID19 “The Covid-19 pandemic is bringing … Read More
Covid-19 Family Law Matters: Initial Appointments and Family Law Advice
INITIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SPECIALIST FAMILY LAW ADVICE REGARDING COVID-19 PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROPERTY MATTERS “The Covid-19 pandemic is bringing unprecedented … Read More
Covid-19 Family Matters: Wills and Power of Attorneys
LEGAL MATTERS DURING COVID-19 – WILLS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY “With the Covid-19 pandemic, now is a good time to … Read More
Covid-19 Family Law Matters: Family Violence and Domestic violence
FAMILY LAW COVID-19 FAMILY VIOLENCE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MATTERS “The Covid-19 pandemic is bringing unprecedented changes to the family law … Read More
Covid-19 Family Law Matters: Parenting information
FAMILY LAW COVID-19 PARENTING INFORMATION “The Covid-19 pandemic is bringing unprecedented changes to the family law landscape. Many parents are … Read More
Covid-19 Family Law Matters: Parenting Arrangements during the Pandemic
PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC “The Covid-19 pandemic is bringing unprecedented changes to the family law landscape. Many parents … Read More
Coparenting in the covid-19 pandemic – Tools for dealing with strong emotions
If you are parent who is co-parenting your children with the other parent and you are residing in different household, … Read More
Covid-19 Update #2
We remain open. However, our office arrangements are currently varied. In line with the government lockdown response to the Covid-19 … Read More
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Clients with any symptoms of a cold or flu, (even mild symptoms) are respectfully requested to not come into the … Read More
Megxit & Hexit (and Brexit)
Megxit & Hexit (and Brexit) There are all forms of relationships, new relationship, establishing relationships, established relationships and relationships that … Read More
Summer Solstice: An interesting Legal Tradition
“Solstice” is from the Latin word solstitium, which translates to “sun stands still.” According to the astronomical definition of the … Read More
Recent Full Court Family Court of Australia Appeals
Some of the recent decisions of the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia are as follows (for more … Read More
The Rights of a Child in Family Law Matters
State parties (ie countries) that have signed the Convention on the Rights of the Child have committed to ensuring and … Read More
Parenting Matters
Parenting matters, in a family law context, are matters involving a child or children. There are a range of different … Read More
Best Interests of a Child
The Best Interests of a Child – Matters involving children from separated or separating parents The “Best interests of a … Read More
How to settle a Family Law Matter
Want to settle your family law matter? Looking to obtain a property settlement or custody arrangements? There are many options … Read More
Mediation Canberra
– Family Law Mediation in Canberra, ACT and Australia Claire Naidu & Co offers Mediation services for the Canberra, Queanbeyan … Read More
Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Act 2018
From 10 September 2019, personal cross-examination have been banned in family law proceedings in certain circumstances where allegations of family … Read More
Collaborative Family Law
“Choosing the right lawyer to help you resolve your family law matter is essential.” – Claire Naidu & Co As … Read More
Collaborative Family Lawyers: Claire Naidu & Co
Collaborative Family Law is a different way of approaching the resolution process of family law matters. It aims to promote … Read More
Family Law News: New Family Law Filing Fees for Family Courts in Australia (Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court)
Family law fees Pursuant to section 2.13 of the Family Law (Fees) Regulation 2012, from 1 July 2019 the fee … Read More
Family Law Act – Family Violence Amendments: Ban on direct Cross examination
On 10 March 2019, the Family Law Act 1975 was amended to include s102NA which will see direct cross examination … Read More
Casenote: Mediation – Whether Federal Judges can act as mediators – Wardman & Ors v Macquarie Bank Limited [2019] FCCA 939 (10 April 2019)
Keywords:Federal Judges appointed under Chapter III of the Constitution cannot att as mediators – a mediator does not exercise the judicial power … Read More