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            <title><![CDATA[From Chattels to Companions: A New Era for Pet Ownership in Family Law]]></title>
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            <author>Lily Bott</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Helping Your Child Understand Supervised Visits: A Gentle Guide For Parents]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Support your child during supervised visits with our gentle guide for parents. Learn how to explain the situation clearly and comfortingly.]]></description>
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            <author>Lily Bott</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divorced Overseas, Still Married at Home? Lessons from Anwal & Kohri on the Validity of Foreign Divorces]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Explore the complexities of recognizing foreign divorces in Australia through the Anwal & Kohri case. Understand legal requirements and implications today.]]></description>
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            <author>Lily Bott</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Court-based Family Dispute Resolution Conference]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Law: Fact or Fiction]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Uncover the truth behind common family law myths. Understand your rights in property settlements and child care arrangements with expert legal insights.]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is an Undertaking in Family Law?]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[An Undertaking is a signed written or verbal statement to the Court which has the effect of making a promise to the Court to do or not do an act. R...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Applying for Leave to Proceed Out of Time]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) sets out the time period in which both married and de facto couples have to bring an Application with the Court...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Service… What Actually Is It?]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The term ‘service’ refers to the process of providing a copy of a filed court document on the party who is a respondent to those proceedings. It is...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Parenting Agreements: Your Options Explained]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Unlike with agreements reached in relation to property matters, not all parenting agreements need to be formalised. Instead, parenting agreements e...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Setting Aside Final Parenting Orders]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It is often the case that parties enter into final parenting Orders when children are young and over the subsequent years, for a multitude of reaso...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How HECS/HELP Debt is Treated in a Property Settlement]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With the increasing cost of tertiary education, it is increasingly common to see property pools with significant HECS or HELP debt balances. Natura...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When Blended Families Break Up: Step-Parenting Contributions in a Property Settlement]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While the premise that a stepparent should receive an adjustment for their support of a non-biological child may seem unpalatable to some, the real...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Find Your Partner's Superannuation in a Separation]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With superannuation becoming an increasingly significant portion of many property pools, it is often the case that until a party has an idea of the...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Long is it Going to be Until My Matter Makes it to a Trial?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the unfortunate event that you find yourself in a position where you are considering commencing court proceedings, or you have found yourself as...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Court Pathway: What are the Steps Involved in Getting to a Final Trial?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With the merging of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Family Court of Australia in 2021, the Court published a Central Practice Direction ...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[The PPP550 List: Priority Property Pools Under $550k Explained]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The cost of litigation can range from substantial to enormous depending on the resources available to an individual party, the type of litigation a...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[What to Expect at a Private Family Law Mediation]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution which practitioners and parties utilise with the aim to resolving a dispute without the need ...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Special Requirements to Apply for a Divorce if You Have Been Married for Less Than Two Years]]></title>
            <link>https://honanfamilylaw.com.au/articles/special-requirements-to-apply-for-a-divorce-if-you-have-been-married-for-less-than-two-years</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you have been married for less than 2 years when you file your Application for Divorce, you need to address one of the following options:Attend ...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have been married for less than 2 years when you file your Application for Divorce, you need to address one of the following options:Attend ...]]></content:encoded>
            <author>Amy Honan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is Your Ex Entitled to Your Superannuation in a Divorce?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A common question family lawyers come across is whether superannuation is included in a property pool and can be accessed by an ex partner or spous...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Assessment of an Initial Contribution]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With more young people choosing to put career ahead of settling down and the rising prevalence of subsequent marriages, it is now often the case th...]]></description>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consent Orders vs Financial Agreements: Which is Right for You?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you and your former-spouse or de facto partner have reached an agreement in relation to the division of your property following separation, it i...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Legally Change a Child’s Name in Queensland]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you child was born in Queensland, you can change your child’s name by applying to the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. A chi...]]></description>
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            <author>Honan Family Law</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is Your Duty of Disclosure in Family Law?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[All parties to a family law proceeding have a duty to make full and frank disclosure to the other party or parties in that proceeding. This applies...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Are Work Bonuses Included in a Property Settlement?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Generally, a court will determine the asset pool of the parties at the date of a trial. However, the court may treat a potential bonus differently ...]]></description>
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            <author>Amy Honan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes to the Family Law Act for Parenting Matters Explained]]></title>
            <link>https://honanfamilylaw.com.au/articles/proposed-changes-to-the-family-law-act-for-parenting-matters-and-what-you-should-know</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In January 2023, the Australian Government released a draft Bill, the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023, which proposes amendments to the existing fam...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Understanding Your Child Support Options in Australia]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Determine Your Official Date of Separation]]></title>
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            <author>Phoenix Blavius</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[The 5 Steps of a Property Settlement in Australia]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Binding Financial Agreements Work in Australia]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Financial agreements, often referred to as a “pre-nup”, “Binding Financial Agreement” or “a BFA”, are a way for parties to decide how to split thei...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Can I Apply for a Divorce in Australia? Eligibility Rules]]></title>
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            <author>Amy Honan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Properly Serve Divorce Papers in Australia]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If an Application for Divorce has been made and it is not a joint application (i.e. requiring the consent of both parties), the applicant is requir...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Serve Divorce Papers When You Can't Find Your Spouse]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[What is Substituted Service? An order from the Court for substituted service will allow an applicant to satisfy the Court’s service requirements wi...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a Stay Order & How to Get One in Family Court]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Family Law Watchlist: How to Remove a Child's Name]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Family Law Watchlist is a list of children’s names which is maintained by the Australian Federal Police and will alert police should a named ch...]]></description>
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            <author>Amy Honan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practical Tips for a Spousal Maintenance Claim]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Family Law Act provides that a spouse may have a right to obtain maintenance for themselves from the other party to a marriage or a defacto rel...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Step-Parent Adoptions Work in Queensland and Why I Do Them]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <author>Amy Honan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is Family Law Arbitration in Australia?]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Arbitration has been available in family law matters for more than 25 years. However, only following amendments to the Family Court Rules in 2016 w...]]></description>
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            <author>Amy Honan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practical Tips for Being Cross-Examined in Family Court]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The general rule in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is that all evidence is provided in written (affidavit) form, unless otherwis...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is an Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL)? ]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[An Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) is a Solicitor appointed by a Judicial Officer in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in cer...]]></description>
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            <author>Amy Honan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Collect Unpaid Child Support Payments in Australia]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The child support legislation imposes a legal obligation on parents to provide for the financial support of their children.The role of Services Aus...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who Pays for Birthing Costs in a Separation in Australia?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In addition to periodic child support payments, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have power to make orders requiring a father of a...]]></description>
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            <author>Amy Honan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is Adult Child Maintenance?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Get Exclusive Occupancy of the Family Home]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Family Violence Affects a Property Settlement in Queensland]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What to Bring to Your First Family Law Consultation]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[When You Might Not Need a Family Lawyer in Australia ]]></title>
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