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Hall v Hall and the meaning of ‘financial resource’ and spousal maintenance. Recently the High Court of Australia determined the case of Hall v Hall [2016] HCA 23 concerning a dispute over the payment of spousal maintenance. We will have a look at what a ‘financial resource’ is and whether no knowledge of that entitlement can […]

Starting therapy, whether you’re new to it or returning after some years off, can be intimidating. There are plenty of counsellors on offer, but how do you know who is right for you? How do you know if someone you’re interested in has the right experience to work with you? This list of questions is […]

Humans are one of only a few animal species who mate for life (sometimes). We’re joined in this practice by whales and geese, and these animals don’t get accused by their mates of “not being present.” Humans are the only animals with a concept of past and future, and these concepts set up expectations that […]

The Christmas season can be a stressful time for any relationship. You have the added expenses, the sometimes unwanted interactions with extended family, the excessive alcohol (and hangovers!) and – in Australia – the sticky, irritating heat that makes everything just that little less bearable. Researchers completed an interesting Facebook analysis recently, that  shows that the […]

If you’ve recently experienced a separation or divorce, you’ll know how hard it can be, even on the calmest of days, so you’re probably looking ahead to the upcoming holiday season with a sense of dread. If you have children with your ex-partner, the feeling of trepidation is probably even more amplified, as you’ll feel […]

Grant Hackett received more unwanted media attention with reports he was suing his solicitors for preparing a defective Financial Agreement. Hackett’s lawyers prepared a Financial Agreement (often referred to as a pre-nup) prior to his marriage to Candice Alley.  The agreement was later amended during his wife’s pregnancy with their twins. According to this SMH […]