Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) play a critical role in family law as it offers couples the opportunity to settle financial matters outside of court. However, drafting and executing BFAs can be complex and challenging. What happens when BFAs are set aside? This...
Property disputes can be incredibly challenging, especially when they involve large debts, negative equity, and contested contribution, as demonstrated in the recent case of Chiu & Shun (No 2) [2024]. Rowan Skinner is a highly experienced property dispute lawyer...
In the recent case of Birdwood & Gravino [2023] FedCFamC1A 114, the complexities surrounding the rectification of Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) were brought to the forefront. This case highlights the challenges that can arise in property settlements,...
Parental Alienation: Can a parent keep a child away from the other parent? Parental alienation is not uncommon in high-conflict child custody battles where one parent to deny access or limit the time the other parent spends with the child. So, is it possible for one...
Family violence remains a significant and deeply troubling issue within our community, as highlighted by Family Violence Royal Commissioner Marcia Neave during the Law Institute’s Family Violence Conference on 5 August 2016. The Commissioner shared an account of...
Melbourne Property Lawyers for Complex Family Violence Cases Navigating property settlements in family law cases can be challenging, particularly when dealing with complex scenarios involving high-value assets and allegations of misconduct. A recent case that has...
Melbourne Family Law Specialist for Parenting Cases Family law disputes can be complex and emotionally charged, particularly when they involve children with special needs. In this blog, we examine the Nixon & Nixon [2024] FedCFamC2F 94 case, exploring the...
Understanding the Family Law Amendment for Parenting Matters: Insights from a Child Custody Lawyer Melbourne The law relating to how courts order parenting arrangements is about to undergo a major overhaul when on 6th of May 2024, a new legislated bill becomes law. At...
Shared Care Arrangements | Rowan Skinner & Associates Lawyers Rowan Skinner & Associates Lawyers are accredited specialists in family law, specialising high-conflict parenting disputes within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. We understand...
Spousal Maintenance Applications in Australia At Rowan Skinner & Associates Lawyers, we are Accredited Family Law specialists and Melbourne property lawyers. We can assist you with your spousal maintenance application. In this Federal Circuit and Family Law case...
Before you engage a family lawyer, you may be wondering how much does a family lawyer cost? or “How much can a lawyer cost in general?” The answer is, it will depend on a number of factors, for example; whether your matter ends up in the family law court; The...
Spousal Maintenance Calculator in Australia How is spousal maintenance calculated in Australia? At Rowan Skinner & Associates, we are an accredited Family Law Specialist in Melbourne and we can assist you with your spousal maintenance calculator queries. Under...
