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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Demystifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia

For many Australians, infidelity doesn't just end relationships, it marks the beginning of a confusing, often painful legal journey.

Australia Family

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Unified Lawyers

Next Of Kin: What Does It Mean In Family Law Matters?

Being the next of kin (the closest relative) can be a good thing in family law matters.

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

Divorce Application: How Do You Apply for One?

Learn how you can deal with each requirement for divorce in detail, so you can proceed with your divorce application.

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Parenting orders and schools: what parents need to know

Parenting orders do not bind schools. It is important for parents to understand the limits of what schools can and cannot do when it comes to enforcing family law orders.

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Choosing the right executor for your will

Australia Family

HL

HHG Legal Group

Protecting Your Tomorrow, Today: The Importance Of An Enduring Power Of attorney

Australia Family

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Swaab

So You've Updated Your Estate Plan, But What Happens To The Family Trust When You Die?

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Settlement Offers And Costs Protection In Family Law Matters – The Benefits Of Genuine Negotiations

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Why Estate Planning Is Just As Important In Your 20's As Your 60's

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

The Importance Of Commissioner Of Taxation v Bendel In Family Law Matters

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

When executors should stand firm: Court rejects "extravagant" TFM claim with heavy costs consequences

Australia Family

PP

Pointon Partners

The difference between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders – Part Two

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Madness, mobility and modernisation: what Banks v Goodfellow still teaches us about will making capacity

Australia Family

BP

Bartier Perry

Superannuation and estate planning

Australia Family

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 29 Gender-based Undervaluation And Its Impact On Modern Award Rates Of Pay (Video)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

Australia Criminal

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Introducing Cathro Clarity: Unlocking Australia's Insolvency Data

Australia Insolvency

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Cathro & Partners

Visa Rules When Changing Employer Sponsors

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

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Family Law

Demystifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia

For many Australians, infidelity doesn't just end relationships, it marks the beginning of a confusing, often painful legal journey.

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Next Of Kin: What Does It Mean In Family Law Matters?

Being the next of kin (the closest relative) can be a good thing in family law matters.

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Divorce Application: How Do You Apply for One?

Learn how you can deal with each requirement for divorce in detail, so you can proceed with your divorce application.

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Parenting orders and schools: what parents need to know

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Settlement Offers And Costs Protection In Family Law Matters – The Benefits Of Genuine Negotiations

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

The Importance Of Commissioner Of Taxation v Bendel In Family Law Matters

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

The difference between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders – Part Two

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Shinohara draws the curtain on ‘add-backs' in property settlements

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

The what, when and how of Parenting Plans to promote healthy co-parenting – Part One

Australia Family

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Carroll & O'Dea

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Divorce

Demystifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia

For many Australians, infidelity doesn't just end relationships, it marks the beginning of a confusing, often painful legal journey.

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Next Of Kin: What Does It Mean In Family Law Matters?

Being the next of kin (the closest relative) can be a good thing in family law matters.

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Divorce Application: How Do You Apply for One?

Learn how you can deal with each requirement for divorce in detail, so you can proceed with your divorce application.

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Parenting orders and schools: what parents need to know

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

The difference between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders – Part Two

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Shinohara draws the curtain on ‘add-backs' in property settlements

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

The what, when and how of Parenting Plans to promote healthy co-parenting – Part One

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help

Australia Family

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

The death of add backs

Australia Family

HL

HHG Legal Group

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Choosing the right executor for your will

Choosing the right executor is a vital act of care, ensuring your estate is handled smoothly and your loved ones are spared stress or conflict.

Australia Family

HL

HHG Legal Group

Protecting Your Tomorrow, Today: The Importance Of An Enduring Power Of attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document which appoints an individua to manage your legal and financial affairs on your behalf.

Australia Family

S

Swaab

So You've Updated Your Estate Plan, But What Happens To The Family Trust When You Die?

Family discretionary trusts are a common way to preserve wealth, protect assets and ensure they are passed down to lineal descendants.

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Why Estate Planning Is Just As Important In Your 20's As Your 60's

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

When executors should stand firm: Court rejects "extravagant" TFM claim with heavy costs consequences

Australia Family

PP

Pointon Partners

Madness, mobility and modernisation: what Banks v Goodfellow still teaches us about will making capacity

Australia Family

BP

Bartier Perry

Superannuation and estate planning

Australia Family

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Why good estate planning matters: Lessons from Kemp v Findlay

Australia Family

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

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Latest Videos

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Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?

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JB Solicitors

BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions

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Roam Migration Law

It Depends – Do I have a conflict of interest?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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