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14/10/2026

New blog: Recovery Orders and Teenagers — why an order sending a 14‑year‑old back to Dad after 15 months with Mum was overturned on appeal. Key issues: the child’s views, s 65DAAA, and alleged apprehended bias. Read the full analysis and what this means for parents: https://wix.to/DemTYBJ

Flynn & Vincent [2026] FedCFamC1A 21 — recovery forcing a 14yo back after 15 months with Mum set aside. Child’s views, s 65DAAA, apprehended bias.

23/09/2026

New blog: Estrangement Isn’t an Automatic Bar — Re Estate Mitchell. Adult children cut from a ~$2.37M estate after estrangement still won family provision in NSWSC. If you’re dealing with family provision or estate disputes, this case highlights how estrangement alone won’t always stop a claim. Read the full analysis on our website blog.

Plain-English articles on family law, criminal law, property and wills & estates from Surge Legal's Parramatta and Lindfield lawyers.

11/09/2026

New post: Can an ADVO protect children who witnessed domestic abuse? We unpack MR v R [2026] NSWDC 28 and explain how children exposed to or witnessing domestic violence can still be named protected persons even when related criminal charges are dismissed. Read the key takeaways and what this means for victims and practitioners: https://wix.to/TrHHI1c

We examine a case of MR v R [2026] NSWDC 28, which confirms that dismissed DV charges don’t end an ADVO, and children exposed to or witnessing abuse can still be protected persons.

19/08/2026

When finance falls through, the deposit can be gone before you know it. A recent NSW case saw a buyer lose a $370,000 deposit on a $3.7M property because their finance wasn’t properly secured before signing. Read the lesson every buyer needs: lock in finance conditions and understand contractual risks. Read more: https://wix.to/ds4YtKC

A failed $3.7 million property purchase, a forfeited $370,000 deposit, and a buyer who couldn't convince the Supreme Court to return it. It's a timely reminder that in NSW, your finance needs to be locked in before you sign, because when a deal collapses, getting your deposit back is far harder than...

12/08/2026

Don’t let hidden strata records cost you tens of thousands. Our latest post explains why disorganised disclosure from owners corporations can leave buyers exposed, and what to look for before you sign. Read more: https://wix.to/EPneden

The levies quoted in the listing are not the whole story. A recent NSW Appeal Panel decision confirms that an owners corporation cannot satisfy its disclosure obligations by handing over a disorganised pile of files — and for buyers, that distinction can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

05/08/2026

Can your spouse’s family be pulled into property proceedings? In Ruan & Chui (No 3) the Federal Circuit and Family Court set out the test for third-party joinder — and what happens to relatives once they’re brought in. Read a clear breakdown of the decision and what it means for property disputes. https://wix.to/bnspsdT

Your ex says the house belongs to their mother. The money went to their sister's company. Can those relatives be pulled into your property proceedings — and what happens to them once they are? A 2023 Federal Circuit and Family Court decision shows the test for joinder in action.

30/07/2026

New blog: Threatening a Pet Can Be Intimidation — a NSW District Court appeal shows why statements about harming animals can meet the legal test for intimidation. Read the case breakdown, key takeaways and what it means for victims and pet owners. Read more: https://wix.to/2BJ6iwx

He said he'd rather kill the puppy than hand it over — and argued that wasn't a threat. A NSW District Court appeal explains why the law disagreed.

24/07/2026

Who speaks for a party in family court when they can’t give instructions? Our new post explains how litigation guardians work and what recent cases reveal about when no one can step into the role. Read more: https://wix.to/XFlWudd

Court proceedings assume both sides can give instructions to their lawyers. But what if one party can't? Two recent family law decisions show how the litigation guardian system works — and what happens when nobody can step into the role.

22/07/2026

Who gets what when one person has two consecutive de facto relationships and a single pool of assets? Our latest blog breaks down a 2026 Federal Circuit & Family Court decision that untangles consecutive relationships, explains how the court allocates proceeds from a house sale, and how the new family violence property rules affected the outcome. Read more: https://wix.to/SKl3bwx

One man. Two former de facto partners. One pool of money left over from a house sale — and both women claiming a share of it. A 2026 Federal Circuit and Family Court decision shows how the court untangles consecutive relationships in a single hearing, and why the new family violence property rules...

15/07/2026

Police can seize your phone — but can they search it or force you to unlock it? 🧐 Our latest blog from Surge Legal breaks down your rights in NSW, what a seizure really means, when police need a warrant or a Digital Evidence Access Order, and practical steps to protect your data. Read the full guide to stay informed and prepared.

Read more: https://wix.to/1wwMXde

NSW police can seize your phone, but seizing it is not the same as reading it or forcing you to unlock it. Know your rights, passcodes and Digital Evidence Access Orders.

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