by Kate Rafton | Aug 21, 2026 | Family Law, Inheritance Disputes
By Jessica Strangio, Senior Lawyer There always seems to be some confusion when inheritances are thrown into the property pool matrix, no matter what side you are on in a family law property dispute. When taking a look at how the Court has dealt with inheritance...
by Kate Rafton | Aug 10, 2026 | Defacto Relationships, Family Provision Claims
By Jessica Strangio, Senior Lawyer Contrary to popular belief, a family law property settlement does not automatically preclude one’s estate from being subject to an Application from a former de facto or spouse. The Succession Act 2006 (NSW) “The Act” is clear on who...
by Kate Rafton | Jul 27, 2026 | Estate Planning, Family Law
By Jessica Strangio, Senior Lawyer Our team has previously provided some guidance on what happens in the event of the death of a party in family law property proceedings; however, what about parenting proceedings? It is a difficult subject, one that might be...
by Kate Rafton | Jul 15, 2026 | Divorce and Separation
At Rafton Family Lawyers, we are frequently asked this question both at initial consultations and when communicating with clients. The first thing to point out is that after separation, not every person will proceed directly to divorce. A divorce can only proceed if...
by Kate Rafton | May 12, 2026 | Divorce and Separation, Family Law
By Holly Lynch, Special Counsel If you cannot get a hold of your spouse, cannot get their agreement to follow through with a divorce, and simply do not know where to start, you have probably asked yourself, “Can I even get a divorce if they won’t come to the table?”...
