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Where the terms of a contract result in uncertainty and unexpected consequences to one party, and a party asserts that there was a common intention as to the meaning and effect of such terms, a court may order rectification of the contract in order to give effect to the common intention of the parties. However, such orders are not easily obtained, and there is a high burden o...

When parents separate, one of the most important – and often most emotive – issues to resolve is child support. Understandably, parents want to know how child support works, how much should be paid, and what happens if circumstances change.

While child support is closely connected to

Few situations are more distressing than discovering your child has been taken or not returned as agreed. When a child is wrongfully withheld, removed, or at risk of being relocated without consent, the law provides an urgent mechanism to secure their return. This is known as a recovery order.

Recovery orders are among the most seriou...

When parents separate, concerns can arise about a child being taken overseas without consent. In serious cases, the law provides a protective mechanism to prevent this from occurring, known as a Family Law (Airport) Watchlist Order.

These orders are designed to protect children and preserve the Court’s ability to det...

The 2026–27 Federal Budget signals a continued shift towards a more targeted, productivity-driven and compliance-focused immigration and migration framework in Australia.

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