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What to Wear to Family Court: A Practical Guide 18.09.25 Find out what to wear to Family Court. A clear guide for women and all attendees, based on court publications, to ensure respect and confidence.

Child Custody in Australia: Understanding Parenting Orders 18.09.25 Discover how parenting orders work in Australia, key court considerations, and the role of child custody lawyers in safeguarding your child's best interests.

Can You Represent Yourself in Family Law? Risks and Realities 18.09.25 Self-representation in Family Court is possible, but risky. Learn the challenges and key benefits of working with a specialist family lawyer.

How an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) Can Protect You 13.08.25 Learn how an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) can protect you from harm and how Ramsden Family Law can help you apply or respond confidently.

July 2025 Family Law Fee Updates 13.08.25 Learn about the latest 2025 fee increases in Australian family law matters including divorce and parenting orders. Expert guidance from Ramsden Family Law.

What to Expect in Family Court: From First Hearing to Final Orders 13.08.25 Understand each stage of the family court process, from the first hearing to final orders. Ramsden Family Law explains what to expect and how to prepare.

Should You Get a Prenup? What Binding Financial Agreements Cover 13.08.25 Learn how Binding Financial Agreements (prenups) work in Australia and how Ramsden Family Law can help protect your assets and future with expert legal guidance.

What Happens to Pets After Separation? 12.08.25 Discover how pet custody is handled in Australia post-separation. Learn about your legal rights and how Ramsden Family Law can help protect your bond with your pet.

Inheritance and Property Settlements - Can Your Ex Claim Your Inheritance? 12.08.25 Learn how inheritances are treated during property settlements in Australia and how to protect yours with expert legal advice from Ramsden Family Law.

Pet Custody - New Amendments to the Family Law Act 07.08.25 10 June 2025 saw the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 come into effect. As a result, this has enabled a new framework for determining ownership of pets in property settlements. This article will delve into parties’ new rights for pet custody in the family law courts.

Protected Confidence in Australian Family law 07.08.25 The 2025 amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) introduce protected confidences, allowing courts to restrict sensitive information—such as counselling, medical, or specialist support records—from being disclosed if it could harm a party or child. These orders balance the need for therapeutic privacy with procedural fairness, weighing potential harm against the evidence’s value.

Is it a Gift or a Loan? Protecting Family Money in Property Settlements 05.08.25 When relationships end, disputes often arise over whether financial help from parents was a gift or a loan. This distinction can significantly impact property settlements. Understanding how the Court treats these contributions is key to protecting your family’s resources. This article explores how the Court determines whether financial help from parents is a gift or a loan, and how that decision can impact property settlements after separation.