The Kells Family Law Report

Edition 8

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Welcome to The Kells Family Law Report

What About Rover? Pets in Family Law Settlements

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Tibor Csapo

At law, Fido and Fluffy are treated as “property” and have the same status as a piece of furniture! Read More »

Social Security Appeals Tribunal: An Opportunity for Review

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Claire Horton

Parents can now apply to the Social Security Appeals Tribunal if they are not happy with a decision of the Child Support Agency. Read More »

Child Support Reforms – Stage III Update

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Claire Horton

On 1 July 2008, a new formula for determining child support will come into effect. Read More »

Latest Developments in Spousal Maintenance

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Franca Parolin

Upon marriage, legal obligations are created to financially support a spouse and that obligation does not necessarily cease upon separation. Read More »

What's New at Kells?

Collaborative Law now an Option
STOP PRESS: Kells is now qualified in the use of ‘collaborative law’ for family law disputes – a process that ensures your lawyer focuses on potential settlement and not litigation. If you would like to know more, please email Peter Chodat or Tibor Csapo who is secretary of Collaborative Family Lawyers Illawarra Shoalhaven – a group of 12 firms committed to collaborative law.