Trusts, families and separation: Dissecting the Caldwell vs Caldwell case

Learn how the Caldwell decision affects trusts and inheritances in separation and how proactive planning protects long-term family wealth.
Why Accredited Specialists are important

Discover how a law firm with Accredited Specialists provides expertise and seamless family law support for your case.
Case study: When parenting arrangements are disputed

Learn how Senior Associate Dominique Markwort resolved a dispute against a court-ordered parenting arrangement.
Why we’re introducing surrogacy law to our firm – a letter from Kayla Seton

Seton Family Lawyers is introducing surrogacy law into its suite of family law services. Here’s why and what it means to Kayla and Michael Seton.
Case study: Resolving a complex multi-property settlement

Learn how Seton Family Lawyers’ Dominique Markwort resolved a multi-property settlement involving third-party interests and CGT.
Media release: Kayla sets bar high for HR professionals in law

For the third time, Kayla Seton has been named HR Professional of the Year at the national Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards
Navigating parenting arrangements on the Central Coast

Practical, compassionate guidance for navigating parenting arrangements, custody issues and co-parenting challenges on the Central Coast.
Starting over: Legal steps to take after separation

Supportive legal guidance for separation on the Central Coast. We help with parenting, property and financial matters to protect your future.
Who gets the dog in a divorce? New amendments to family law

Who gets the dog in a divorce? Pets are now seen as companion animals under the Family Law Act. Discover what this means for you.
What is an AVO? Understanding Apprehended Violence Orders in NSW

Learn what an AVO is, how apprehended violence orders work in NSW, and when to seek legal protection with Seton Family Lawyers.
Child custody in Australia: What every parent needs to know

Understand how child custody laws work. We explain parenting arrangements, legal options, and how to protect your child’s rights.
How to get a divorce in Australia

Guide to divorce in Australia: eligibility, 12-month separation rule, application process via Federal Circuit and Family Court, and key steps after divorce.
Case study: Parenting orders and child relocation – navigating complex family law matters

Senior Associate Tim Bowring secured a successful interstate relocation order for a client in a parenting dispute, highlighting strategy and focus on the child’s best interests.
Achieving safety and certainty amid coercive control: A family law case study

Seton Family Lawyers outlines a coercive control case where legal action secured financial protection, safe housing, and child-focused parenting outcomes for a mother and children.
What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?

Learn the role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer in family law proceedings, and how they independently represent a child’s best interests.
Coercive control now a criminal offence in NSW

Coercive control is now a criminal offence in NSW. Learn what it means, how the law applies, and where to seek help if you are affected.
Concerned about legal costs? Litigation funding provides a flexible way to pay

Learn how family law litigation funding works through JustFund, including what it is, how it supports separation matters, and who it is designed for.
Can I take my kids on holidays after divorce?

Learn the legal considerations for travelling with children after separation, including consent requirements, court involvement, and managing parenting arrangements.
Case study: Prioritising a child’s best interests

Case study exploring a family law parenting dispute and how interim court orders helped protect a child’s best interests during parental conflict.
Considering divorce? Understand why, and when to consult a family lawyer

Understand common reasons marriages break down and when to seek family law advice to navigate divorce, parenting arrangements, and asset division.