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Legal Considerations for Same-Sex Couples in Family Law Matters in Cairns In recent years, Australia has made significant strides towards recognising and affirming the rights of same-sex couples in various legal aspects, including family law. Cairns, a city known for its cultural diversity and openness, reflects these progressive changes. In this blog, we'll explore the legal considerations for same-sex couples in family law matters in Cairns, Queensland. Marriage Equality and Recognition: Cairns, like the rest of Australia, celebrates marriage equality....

Who Keeps the Engagement Ring Law after Separation? [caption id="attachment_11754" align="alignright" width="350"] Engagement Ring Law[/caption] Who keeps the engagement ring after divorce/separation according to engagement ring law? One of the big questions couples have after a relationship breaks down is what happens to the engagement ring. The issue of which party has a claim to this item can be contentious, with many different opinions based on tradition, morals, and conventions. Where parties are disputing the ownership of the ring, this...

Does True Mediation Still Exist? Shuttle Mediation has taken the place of true mediation. How to avoid litigation in the Courts.  How can this be achieved? Prior to Mediation Matters may be achieved by way of negotiations between the parties themselves or by without prejudice negotiations with solicitors. With Solicitors, the meetings with clients can take place in the solicitor’s meeting rooms or at some neutral venue. Without prejudice negotiations means exactly that. No information provided in the meetings can...