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First-generation immigrants, migrants and expats r

First-generation immigrants, migrants and expats returning to Australia may have accumulated superannuation or pension interests overseas prior to residing in Australia. Click the link in bio for our recent article on how foreign superannuation interests are treated in family law matters. ⁣
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#foreignsuper #overseasproperty #familylaw

Throwback to a time between lockdowns where the FF

Throwback to a time between lockdowns where the FFL team got together at @nickandnorasmelbourne to celebrate the end of financial year. Hopefully it won’t be long before the team can share a drink again! ⁣
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Although our staff are working remotely during this lockdown, Farrell Family Lawyers remains fully operational and our lawyers are available to provide advice in relation to your family law matters. ⁣
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#tbt #eofy #melbournelockdown

A big thank you to our wonderful work experience s

A big thank you to our wonderful work experience student, Fearghas, for this lovely box of chocolates!
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Fearghas had an interesting week in office sitting in on Court hearings, drafting Divorce Applications and learning the ins and outs of family law. We hope to welcome Fearghas to the profession one day 👨🏻‍⚖️
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#workexperience #familylaw #student

It is so important to consider the Capital Gains T

It is so important to consider the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications of your family law property settlement before entering into Court Orders. Click the link in bio to read our recent blog post on how CGT is treated by the family law courts. ⁣
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#cgt #capitalgainstax #familylaw #propertysettlement

As a general rule, it is difficult for a party to

As a general rule, it is difficult for a party to change final parenting orders as the Court aims to prevent parties from engaging in ongoing litigation. ⁣
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Click the link in bio to read our recent blog entry explaining the circumstances in which parties can change final parenting orders.⁣
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If you have parenting orders you would like to change, contact one of our experienced family lawyers on 03 8393 0144.⁣
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#parentingorders #finalorders #familylaw

The Court is generally reluctant to reopen final p

The Court is generally reluctant to reopen final property orders as the primary objective of the orders is to conclusively determine the financial relationship between the parties and avoid further litigation between them. ⁣
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Click the link in bio to read Eloise Paxton-Hall’s explanation of the limited circumstances in which the Court will allow orders to be set aside. ⁣
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#familylaw #financialagreement #propertyorders #financialsettlement⁣

Are you thinking about entering into a “pre-nup” or Binding Financial Agreement? ⁣
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If there is one lesson to be learned from the recent case of Beroni & Corelli, it is that you AND your (ex-)partner must obtain thorough and comprehensive legal advice before entering into a Binding Financial Agreement.⁣
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Click the link in bio to read more.⁣
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#bindingfinancialagreement #prenup #familylaw #familycourt

Have you separated from your partner or are you co

Have you separated from your partner or are you considering separating? Do you want to know what your legal options are?⁣
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Click the link in bio to book a free 45-minute consultation with Farrell Family Lawyers as part of #LawWeek2021 to receive advice about a range of family law issues, including:⁣
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· Parenting arrangements, such as who the children will live with and when they will spend time with the other parent⁣
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· Property settlements, including the division of the asset pool, superannuation splitting and spousal maintenance⁣
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· Financial agreements (pre-nups)⁣
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· Child support issues⁣
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· The different processes available to resolve family law issues, including family dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and Court.

#yourlaw #freeconsultation #familylaw

The cost of private school fees can be a substanti

The cost of private school fees can be a substantial expense for parents. Whether a child should be privately educated and, if so, who pays the private school fees can be the subject of disagreement between parents. ⁣
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Click the link in bio for our recent blog discussing the legal principles relating to the payment of private school fees.⁣
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#privateschool #schoolfees #parenting #childsupport #familylaw

If you've ever wondered what spousal maintenance i

If you've ever wondered what spousal maintenance is, Eloise Paxton-Hall has the answers for you. Read her recent article for a 101 lesson on spousal maintenance – what is it, how does it work, and are you entitled to any?⁣
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Call one of our experienced family lawyers today on 8393 0144 to find out more about your spousal maintenance entitlements and obligations.⁣
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#spousalmaintenance #alimony #allowance #separation #divorce

Farrell Family Lawyers are delighted to welcome El

Farrell Family Lawyers are delighted to welcome Eloise Paxton-Hall to our team of specialist family law solicitors. ⁣
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Eloise was admitted to practice in 2014. Her family law experience covers property settlements, financial agreements, parenting arrangements and de-facto and same sex relationship breakdowns.⁣
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Eloise provides pragmatic and sensible advice to clients and is focussed on empowering clients to make informed decisions about their future. Eloise aims to deliver the best possible outcomes for her clients in a practical and cost-effective manner.⁣
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Call our office for an obligation free discussion about your family law matter with Eloise on 03 8393 0144.

Last Friday we enjoyed our staff Christmas Party @

Last Friday we enjoyed our staff Christmas Party @matteosrest, followed by a drink at Edinburgh Gardens. ⁣
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From the team at Farrell Family Lawyers to you and your family, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. ⁣
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Our office will be closed from 5:00pm Wednesday 23 December 2020 and will re-open at 9:00am on Monday 11 January 2021. ⁣
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#merrychristmas #happynewyear #2021

If you are thinking about placing a caveat on a pr

If you are thinking about placing a caveat on a property because your relationship has broken down and you want to protect your interests in property, it may be prudent to think again. Click on the link in bio to read Brynne Allen's article on why a caveat may not be your best option. ⁣
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#caveat #property #familylaw #inappropriate #bestoption #damages

The breakdown of a marriage or relationship and su

The breakdown of a marriage or relationship and subsequent split of assets is always a challenging period. If assets are held within a self-managed superannuation fund, splitting this asset can be complex and extra consideration and care needs to be taken.⁣
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In the link in bio Winning Wang provides a brief summary of some of the key factors to consider when undertaking a superannuation split in a self-managed superannuation funds.⁣
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Contact one of our family lawyers today on 03 8393 0144 to gain expert advice in relation to your SMSF and family law property settlement. ⁣
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#selfmanagedsuperfunds #familylawsupersplit #familylaw #splittingsuperannuation

Parties to family law proceedings will sometimes r

Parties to family law proceedings will sometimes record their interactions with their ex-partner at changeover and seek to produce the recording as evidence in their family law matter.⁣
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In her recent blog post, Annmarie Farrell discusses the 2020 case of Nagel v Hay, where His Honour Justice Harper had to decide whether to use the Court’s discretion to exclude video recordings under the Family Law Act. ⁣
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Click the link in bio to and call one of our experienced family lawyers today on 8393 0144 to find out more about when digital recordings can be used as evidence in the Family Court or Federal Circuit Court.⁣
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#familylaw #recordings #coparenting #audiorecording #videorecording

If you are struggling to set up effective communic

If you are struggling to set up effective communication with your ex-partner about parenting arrangements, or have a sibling or friend struggling to break the cycle of poor communication, have a read of Brynne Allen’s article at the link in bio or call our office on 03 8393 0144 to have a confidential discussion on how we can assist. ⁣
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#parenting #communication #familylaw #coparenting #parentingarrangements #reduceconflict #rolemodel #betterrelationship

Option generation in an initial consultation is in

Option generation in an initial consultation is integral to ensuring that our clients can make an informed decision. ⁣
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Have a read of the link in bio for Brynne Allen’s overview of some of the options that should be explored in your family law matter. ⁣
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Should you require assistance in any of these options, or exploring other options, please do not hesitate to give our office a call on (03) 8393 0144. ⁣
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#familylaw #initialconsultation #decisions #options

Last Thursday we enjoyed our first face to face of

Last Thursday we enjoyed our first face to face office meeting since social distancing restrictions were introduced in March! We were all very grateful for the opportunity to connect again off-screen. Thanks to @twobobcafe for hosting us and taking this picture 📸⁣
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We are very much looking forward to returning to the office and servicing our clients again in-person. Watch this space for more updates on our return -
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#covid19 #socialdistancing #officemeeting #familylaw

You may be entitled to a super split, or legally o

You may be entitled to a super split, or legally obligated to split your super if you were married or in a de facto relationship and have now separated. ⁣
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Mimi Oorloff addresses frequently asked questions about what happens to superannuation after a separation. ⁣Click the link in bio for the full article. ⁣
#superannuation #familylaw #supersplit #retirementfund #propertysettlement

How do you know if you are in a de facto relations

How do you know if you are in a de facto relationship? ⁣
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There can be a lot of uncertainty around whether a couple is in a de facto relationship. It is advisable for those considering entering into a de facto relationship to seek legal advice before they enter the relationship, including whether to enter into a Financial Agreement. ⁣
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Annmarie Farrell discusses the definition of a de facto relationship in family law, and the legal implications of a breakdown of a de facto relationship. Click the link in bio for the full article. ⁣
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#familylaw #defactorelationship #prenup #financialagreeement #divorce

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