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Are you thinking about doing getting a DIY Will Kit?
DIY will Kit: The letters “DIY” seem to apply to just about everything these days, and one area of ‘do it yourself that is growing in popularity is the DIY will kit.

It’s advisable that we all have some type of will (no matter what), and with the internet making everything so accessible in the modern world, DIY will kit seems to be all the rage.

Is a DIY Will Kit Worth It?
But is a will kit worthwhile? Is there really any benefit in preparing your own will?

If you are involved in a litigious parenting matter concerning the future care arrangements for your children, it is likely that you have heard the terms ‘Child Impact Report’ or ‘Family Report’.

Relocating overseas
INTRODUCTION
Relocating overseas
Mother Relocating overseas
The Appeal Court of the Family considered an appeal from parenting orders made by a judge of the Family Court of Australia concerning a child who was born in 2011. The mother sought orders for the child to live with her in an overseas Country. The mother’s application was opposed by the father who sought orders for the child to live with him in Australia and spend time with the mother after she relocated.

The Queensland Government has announced that the State will introduce legislation to make coercive control a criminal offense by the end of 2023.

The overhaul of laws and practices to better protect Queenslanders from domestic and family violence and hold perpetrators to account also includes:

What is Gender dysphoria?

A concept designated as clinically significant distress or impairment related to a strong desire to be of another gender, which may include a desire to change primary and/or secondary sex characteristics. Not all transgender or gender diverse people experience dysphoria.

Gillick competent:

Central Practice Direction

The Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Family Court of Australia officially merged to form the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCOA’) on 1 September 2021. The FCFCOA subsequently published the Central Practice Direction to detail the new case management pathway. As a practitioner or litigant in family law matters understanding the major structural changes to the system is imperative.

For a Successful Mediation
Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) where parties can negotiate the property and or parenting terms of their separation outside of the Court. Mediation can be cost-effective, efficient, flexible, and is a viable alternative to Court proceedings.

What is a Subpoena?
A ‘subpoena’ is a legal document issued by the Court at the request of a party. A subpoena compels a person to produce documents and/or give evidence at a hearing or trial.

Recently the Brisbane suburb of Logan mourned the death of Father and Nurse/Care Manager Stanley Obi aged 33 who died at the hands of his ex-partner and mother to his children, Sarah Mudge aged 31. Ms. Mudge is reported to have broken into Mr. Obi’s home, doused him and his girlfriend in petrol, and then set the house alight.

Fortunately, the 3 children managed to escape the burning house but sadly both Mr. Obi and Ms. Mudge died due to the significant burns sustained to their bodies.

1. Seek advice from your accountant or financial adviser on the financial consequences arising from a separation. Work out a budget of your essential living expenses, not only for yourself but your children. List all your expenses. Download a financial statement from the Family Court website which will give a good guide to the expenses which you should consider.
2. Do you have enough income to pay for your expenses and those of your children?
3. Some further financial support may be needed.