On 10 June 2025, the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 came into effect, bringing the most significant changes to family law property settlements in decades. These reforms reshape how courts (and separating couples) approach dividing assets after a relationship breakdown. At Piccardi Fry Lawyers, we know that navigating property settlements can already feel overwhelming. These … Continued
You have separated and agree on how to divide your assets…. so what is next? The most common way to finalise a family law property settlement is to complete an Application for Consent Orders and file in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Once filed, a Registrar will read the Application and determine … Continued
Estate planning is not a hot topic being discussed around the kitchen table. However, would your family know what your wishes are if you lost capacity to make decisions for yourself? Or how you would like your estate distributed if you passed away? Making your wishes known by creating or updating your Will, having a … Continued
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many clients to consider their estate planning requirements. However, with social distancing requirements and many people self isolating, it can be difficult to have these documents finalised. Recently, the Supreme Court of Queensland has issued a practice direction (10 of 2020) in response to the requirement of witnessing wills. For … Continued
During the COVID-19 pandemic you may feel increased stress and worry when managing your parenting matters. It is only natural to feel concerned about the safety of your child or children and how the virus will affect their lives. In today’s blog, we are going to share our top 5 tips for parenting during COVID-19. … Continued