Family Law Fact Sheets
The fact sheets contained in this section of the website are designed to help people involved in family law disputes. Please note that they do not constitute family law advice, but are designed to provide an overview of the relevant issues and systems so that you have a better understanding of the process. If you have any questions, or would like to speak to a solicitor about your own situation, contact us by email or phone our office on 1300 4 FAMILY.
Changing or Setting Aside Property Orders
Property Orders are typically very difficult to change or set aside in the absence of an agreement. There are basically only five circumstances in which the Court may be persuaded to change property Orders. These circumstances are: Both parties consent - in this...
Property Orders
Property orders are typically very difficult to change or set aside in the absence of an agreement. There are basically only five circumstances in which the Court may be persuaded to change property Orders. These circumstances are: Both parties consent - in this...
Non-Compliance or Breach of Court Orders
Frequently in Family Law matters, a circumstance arises where one party fails to comply with, or abide by, Orders. The Court imposes an onus on each party to comply with Orders, unless there is an agreement to vary or until the Orders are changed by the Court....
Going to Court
Both the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court are located in the Commonwealth Law Courts Building on the corner of George and O’Connell Streets, Parramatta (directly opposite Parramatta Park). Arriving at Court When you first arrive at Court you will have to...
Child Support
Child support legislation was first introduced in 1989. The effect of the legislation was to change the calculation of child support from Court determined and payee collected, to an amount calculated by a mathematical formula and collected by the Child Support...
DNA Testing
In some family law matters involving children, there can be a dispute as to the paternity of the child in question. Disputes as to paternity can also arise in the context of child support applications, as the child support agency has very clear guidelines on who...
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Natalie Currall
Natalie is a licensed conveyancer and oversees all of the firms contracts for sale and family law settlements in conjunction with solicitor Kiran Grewal from our property team.
Natalie has over 25 years experience and is well connected in the local Hawkesbury area. Prior to working with Rafton Natalie was with a local firm in the area undertaking all conveyancing work. Natalie is based at our Richmond office but able to travel and see clients as required. When not undertaking property work, Natalie is an avid horse lover and travels with her family to show jumping events across Australia.

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