I’m sure you or someone you know has continually put off writing a will. It’s not something we want to think about, and it can be an emotional experience.
Family Law Binding Financial Agreement
13 December 2021
Family Law: What are Binding Financial Agreements and why it’s important to have one in place?
Couples who are looking to enter marriage or a de facto relationship may consider a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) or also widely known as a ‘prenuptial agreement’ or ‘pre-nup’.
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News
25 November 2021
Meet the team: Principal, David Littlejohn
Meet our team – recently we caught up with our Principal, David Littlejohn, to learn more about his career, highlights, achievements and what’s next for Michael Benjamin & Associates.
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24 November 2021
Thank you to all who voted for David in 2021 Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Council Elections.
Last week, the overall winners for the 2021 LIV Council Election were announced for each category. Although David wasn’t successful this year, he was extremely honoured that he was nominated for a place on the LIV Council.
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News
27 October 2021
2021 Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Council Elections
Voting for the 2021 Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Council Elections is now open. Representing more than 19,000 members, LIV is the peak body for the Victorian legal profession with “our core purpose is to foster the rule of law and to promote improvements and developments in the law as it affects the Victorian community.” …
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Family Law
5 March 2021
Gender Dysphoria and the Family Court – a case study
Gender Dysphoria and the Family Court – a case study Background of the Imogen case Recently, the Family Court had to make a ruling on the topic of “Gender Dysphoria” in regards to a child called Imogen (previously known as Thomas), aged 16 and 8 months old and to her future medical treatment regarding gender …
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Family Law Family Dispute Resolution family mediation
19 February 2021
When one parent wants to vaccinate – a case study
When one parent wants to vaccinate – a case study Being separated and co-parenting brings challenges, in particular when one parent wants to vaccinate their child and the other doesn’t. When it comes to making decisions about the health and well-being of children, you want what is best for your children, but when issues cannot …
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Probate Wills
12 January 2021
What happens to your online accounts when you die?
What happens to your online accounts when you die? As our online presence becomes increasingly prevalent it is still uncommon for people to consider what happens to their online accounts after they die. Losing a loved one is always a hard time, but this can become even more difficult by receiving “on this day” memories …
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Binding Financial Agreement contract negotiation Family Law
1 December 2020
Ways to formalise your agreement in Family Law
Ways to formalise your agreement in Family Law If you and your partner can reach an agreement in regards to property and financial matters (including negotiations directly if appropriate otherwise through lawyers), you can save time, money and stress by not going to Court. Formalising it means you have piece of mind knowing you have …
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Family Dispute Resolution dispute resolution Family Law family mediation
26 November 2020
Settling out of Court with Family Dispute Resolution
Settling out of Court with Family Dispute Resolution Separation and trying to negotiate terms with your ex-partner can be very challenging at times, especially when children are involved. Family Dispute Resolution can be a way of settling your family matter out of Court, so it’s important to equip yourself with the right information to get …
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