JB Solicitors Family Lawyers

05/05/2026

Most separating parents don't know this step exists.

Before you can take a parenting dispute to court in Australia, the law requires you to go through something first.

It's called Family Dispute Resolution, and skipping it could seriously affect your case.

There are exemptions. But do you qualify?

Watch the full video on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/m9Z9q6-C75E

02/04/2026

Thinking separation means sitting face to face with your ex for hours?

Most people are shocked when they find out how FDI actually works.

There's a way to negotiate your parenting and property arrangements without the awkward standoffs.

And the best part? Nothing gets decided without your say so.

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27/03/2026

If you're going through separation in Australia, there's a legal step you're probably required to take before you can go to court.

It's called Family Dispute Resolution, and most people walk in completely unprepared.

That's why 40% of sessions fail.

There are 3 mistakes almost every parent makes in that room.
They cost $500–$1,200 per failed session.
And they can hand the decision about your kids to a judge who's never met them.

You can avoid all of it.
But only if you know what's coming before you walk in.

Watch the full video on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/m9Z9q6-C75E

20/03/2026

Your accountant said the trust protects you.

The family law court might say otherwise.

If you're separating and you have assets in a family trust, there's one question that changes everything.

Will those assets be counted as yours?

The answer depends on how your trust has been used. And most people don't find out until it's too late.

There are two types of people who walk into a settlement. Those who planned ahead. And those who assumed they were protected.

Which one are you?

Watch the full video on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/hTxg9wGoTyE

18/03/2026

Courts aren't fooled by last-minute trust restructures.

If your trust has been running like a personal bank account for years, a quick reshuffle before mediation won't change what judges see.

They dig into 3 to 5 years of history.
Who got the distributions?
Who signed the resolutions?
What did the trust actually pay for?

There are strategies that genuinely work, but timing is everything.

Watch the full video on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/hTxg9wGoTyE

16/03/2026

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16/03/2026

How does domestic violence affect your property interests? 🤔

In the landmark case of Kennon v. Kennon, the Court discussed the relevance of domestic violence in claims for alteration of property interests under the Family Law Act. (s79) The Court quoted the submission of the wife's counsel, emphasising that the husband's tortious conduct against the wife shou...

16/03/2026

When does the Court allow relocation of children by one parent without the consent of the other?

Read the case summary of Wedekind & Nakano (No 2) [2025] to know more! 💬

Ms. Nakano (the mother) sought to relocate the children’s primary residence to New Zealand. However, Mr. Wedekind (the father) wanted the children to remain in Australia. The Court ordered that the children shall live with their mother in New Zealand. Nevertheless, the Court also ordered that the ...

15/03/2026

When can you say that you are in a 'de facto relationship' under the eyes of the law?

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Ms. Denys appealed the order declaring that a de facto relationship did not exist between her and Mr Kellet. The primary judge's reason was that Ms. Denys has not discharged the onus of establishing the fact that they were in a de facto relationship. While they lived together for 5 years, there is a...

15/03/2026

Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging chapters, but you don’t have to go throught it alone.🤝🏽

We are so incredibly proud of John and Muhamed for this glowing review. At JB Solicitors, we strive to provide more than just legal advice—we aim to provide clarity, peace of mind, and a calm path forward when things feel overwhelming.🙌🏼

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