Family Law Education Network

Category: FLENA Blogs

Unpacking the Complexities of SMSFs in Family Law Matters: Challenges and Strategies for Resolution

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) play a significant role in family law property settlements, but their inclusion introduces unique challenges. SMSFs are often more complex than other financial assets, requiring specialised knowledge and careful handling to ensure compliance with legal and financial regulations. This especially the case when drafting Orders relating to the division, winding up, or rolling out of a SMSF.

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Crafting Child-Focused Narratives in Family Law: Gaining the Court’s Trust in Parenting Disputes

In parenting matters, the stakes are uniquely high. Decisions made in the Court shape the lives of children — where they live, how they’re raised, and the relationships that define their formative years. As family lawyers, we are tasked not only with advocating for our clients but with presenting cases in a way that earns the trust of judicial officers who must make life-changing decisions.

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Why Every Family Lawyer Needs a Strong Case Theory (And How to Build One)

In family law, emotions run high, facts can be murky, and the stakes are personal. Yet, amid the complexity, a strong case theory is essential. Whether you’re preparing for a parenting trial, negotiating consent orders, or guiding your client through mediation, a well-developed case theory is the anchor that keeps your matter focused, persuasive, and strategically sound.

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Unpacking the Complexities of SMSFs in Family Law Matters: Challenges and Strategies for Resolution

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) play a significant role in family law property settlements, but their inclusion introduces unique challenges. SMSFs are often more complex than other financial assets, requiring specialised knowledge and careful handling to ensure compliance with legal and financial regulations. This especially the case when drafting Orders relating to the division, winding up, or rolling out of a SMSF.

| Read More

Crafting Child-Focused Narratives in Family Law: Gaining the Court’s Trust in Parenting Disputes

In parenting matters, the stakes are uniquely high. Decisions made in the Court shape the lives of children — where they live, how they’re raised, and the relationships that define their formative years. As family lawyers, we are tasked not only with advocating for our clients but with presenting cases in a way that earns the trust of judicial officers who must make life-changing decisions.

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Why Every Family Lawyer Needs a Strong Case Theory (And How to Build One)

In family law, emotions run high, facts can be murky, and the stakes are personal. Yet, amid the complexity, a strong case theory is essential. Whether you’re preparing for a parenting trial, negotiating consent orders, or guiding your client through mediation, a well-developed case theory is the anchor that keeps your matter focused, persuasive, and strategically sound.

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