NEWS FLASH:  Legislation has been passed by Federal Parliament which will bring separating defacto couples under the Family Law Act. The amendments have not yet commenced and it is anticipated they will be proclaimed to commence shortly.  The new legislation will allow defacto couples (including same sex couples) to have their property and spouse maintenance disputes heard in the Family Court rather than the State Supreme and District Courts.  If this legislation affects you it is recommended that you obtain legal advice before taking any step which might affect your rights under the new legislation.

The Virtues of Mediation (March 2006)
The Collabortive Law Perspective (Newsletter) Sept 2006
Wills - effects of new Legislation In Queensland.  August 2005
Press release - Collaborative Law

Informational Brochures (pdf downloads):
Benefits of Mediation PreMediation Information
Standards of Conduct for Mediators (Queensland Law Society Document) 
Enduring Power of Attorney Brochure (trifold) 
Wills Brochure (trifold) 
Property Settlement brochure - Married couples 
Property Settlement brochure - Defacto couples 
Property Settlement -  information form (print, complete and bring it with you for your first appointment) 
Interim Hearings of Childrens Matters - information Brochure

Old News:
Federal Attorney General announces agreement with Indonesia  6 March 2007 
Link to ABC Online PM story - Collaborative Law given thumbs up
Federal Attorney General Press Release Budget 2007