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What is a Binding Financial Agreement

What is a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA)? What is a BFA? In Australia, a BFA is a legal document that allows parties (whether they are married or in a de facto relationship) to formalise their financial arrangements. It is important to remember that this document is different to Consent Orders, which get filed in the […]

Why you can’t afford to put off getting your Will done

Why you can’t afford to put off getting your Will done Planning for the future might seem overwhelming, but creating a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your wishes are carried out after you’re gone. In New South Wales, the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) governs the distribution […]

What to expect from your first appointment with a family lawyer

At KLH Legal, we charge a fixed fee for your first appointment with a family lawyer.

We do not promise to resolve all your questions in that one meeting, but we do aim to give you clarity about your options and likely outcomes. Separation and divorce is a challenging time for anyone. We want to take as much uncertainty out of it as we can.

Fathers Rights in Child Custody – Equal Access is Not the Default

In our experience, many people believe that equal time is the norm in child custody arrangements. That is not the case. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) operates on one key principle – the best interests of the child. We often see people, particularly self-represented litigants in Court refer to ‘father’s rights’, […]

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) – What is it and do I have to Participate?

What is FDR? Family Dispute Resolution, or FDR as it is commonly known, is a process in which a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) helps people resolve and problem-solve their family law dispute. It is a specific type of mediation. The FDRP is independent and the role of the FDRP is to simply facilitate discussions […]

Grandparents and the Family Law Act

Are you aware of grandparents’ rights under the Family Law Act? Parents are usually the main caregivers, but there are many cases where grandparents are involved. As a grandparent, you may be the main carer for your grandchildren and need legal recognition. Perhaps you have concerns about the welfare of your grandchildren in their current […]

Helping children deal with divorce

For parents, helping your children deal with divorce is a priority. Even when couples separate, both parties are still parents. In almost every case, both want to support and help the children, but it doesn’t always work out that way. We have written separately about where children live and the time they spend with each […]