Whilst separated couples may be amicable, it is our goal to ensure that any agreement is legally binding and cannot be overturned due to parties not obtaining independent legal advice.
Posts by Samantha Sticklan
What happens if your partner refuses to sell?
Have you separated and are ready to sell but your partner is refusing to sign any Contract.
How to Talk to Your Children Surrounding Parenting Matters
Separation represents one of the most difficult experiences that children may encounter, what can parents do to help their children and what should they try to avoid?
10 Things to do when you separate
turned_in_notChild Support, Children, Defacto, Divorce, Enduring Power of Attorney, Family Law, Relationships, Separation, Wills
Samantha Sticklan outlines the 10 things to consider post-separation.
Family Law Act changes
Following the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Domestic Violence, changes were made to the Family Law Act 1975 and such changes recently came into effect. These changes provide for a legislative ban on personal cross examination in matters that involve family violence.
What recordings are admissible in Court?
It is not unusual in parenting matters that involve conflict for either or both parents to record the other, particularly at changeovers but can such recordings be used in Court?
Parentage Rights
While the media headlines on a recent High Court decision would have you believe that any “sperm donor” would now have the same rights as a biological, that is not the case. The landmark decision is expected to impact thousands of families whose children were conceived with known sperm donors.
Mackay Marina Run
turned_in_notBMA Mackay Marina Run, profile
The annual BMA Mackay Marina Run was held on Sunday 2 June 2019 and like every year a dedicated crew turned up to fly the M & A flag.
Child Support
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Child support, what happens when the taxable income of the paying parent is not a true reflection of their real income?
Enforcement of Child Support
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When the Child Support Agency has exhausted all avenues regarding child support, Applications can be made in the Federal Circuit Court.
News
Preparing for Compliance with the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
Claiming an executor’s commission
Do’s and Don’ts for Separated Parents
Superannuation Death Benefits and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
50 years in Law
Five Decades, One Workplace: Mackay Woman Honoured for 50 Years in Law
Doyle’s Guide recommended Law Firm
