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The One Superannuation Mistake That Could Leave Your Family in Chaos Dec 03, 2025

Let me set the scene.

You're sitting on the couch, scrolling on your phone, sipping your coffee… and boom — a thought hits you out of nowhere:

“Wait… who actually gets my super if something happens to me?”

Most people have no idea.
And honestly?
It’s not their fault — because superannuation is no...

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Starting the Family Law Process: Why January Is “Divorce Month” & How to Prepare Without Falling Apart Nov 26, 2025

Do you know what happens every January?

No, my inbox isn’t filled with people signing up for gym memberships or starting “Dry January.”
My inbox explodes with messages from people who spent the Christmas break having one very confronting realisation:

“This relationship… isn’t working anymore.”

An...

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What Is a Testamentary Trust? A Simple Guide to Protecting Your Kids’ Future Nov 19, 2025

You know that feeling when you hear a term like “testamentary trust” and instantly think, “Nope… too hard… sounds expensive… sounds like something only rich people need”?
Yeah. Same.

But stick with me for a sec, because this is one of those things that sounds complicated—but could literally be the ...

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When Family Law Feels Like a Storm: How to Ride the Emotional Rollercoaster Without Losing Yourself Oct 22, 2025

Let’s be real for a second… family law isn’t just about paperwork, legal jargon, and court dates. It’s human. It’s messy. And some days, it feels like your emotions have clocked in for a full-time job.

I’ll never forget a client who once said to me, “One moment I was angry, then I was crying, and t...

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Should You Keep the House After Divorce? Sep 17, 2025

Picture this: you’re sitting in the kitchen, staring at the same walls you’ve stared at for years. The kids’ height chart is still on the doorframe, the backyard has memories of birthday parties, and you can practically hear the echoes of past family dinners. And now, in the middle of a separation, ...

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Think You're Ready to Separate? Think Again—Here's What You're Missing May 21, 2025

Let me tell you a quick story.

A while back, I had a woman walk into my office with a shopping bag full of random paperwork—bills, kids’ school notes, a receipt from Chemist Warehouse... and a lipstick. She plopped it on the table, looked at me, and said, “I think this is everything the lawyer need...

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