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 | 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 | 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?”...
by Kate Rafton | Apr 24, 2026 | Family Law, Mediations, Property and Asset Division
So — in a property matter, isn’t it just 50% to both parties? No, it isn’t that simple. The family law system in Australia doesn’t use a strict formula or “one-size-fits-all” rule. Instead, it follows a process — a series of steps to work out who should keep what: Do...
by Kate Rafton | Mar 27, 2026 | Family Law, Latest News
If you’re searching for trusted, compassionate, and results-driven family lawyers in South-West Sydney, Rafton Family Lawyers are proud to announce their new office in Currans Hill. Conveniently located at 19 Tramway Drive Currans Hill, this expansion allows the firm...
by Kate Rafton | Mar 20, 2026 | Children & Parenting Matters, Divorce and Separation, Family Law, Same-Sex Parenting
By Holly Lynch, Special Counsel Wanting to relocate after a separation is often a natural response to the breakdown of a relationship and sometimes it is necessary in circumstances where one person may not be able to maintain the lifestyle or living situation they...
