It is not uncommon for people to separate during an engagement period before they get married. It then begs the question, who keeps the engagement...
Family Law
Surrogacy Disputes in Same-Sex Cases
Surrogacy agreements are becoming more and more common, but each state has different laws about the validity of such arrangements, particularly...
CMC welcomes a new Family Law Solicitor!
We would like to welcome our newest member to the CMC team – Jacqui Navin! Jacqui is a solicitor who will be working from our Picton office,...
Removal of limitation period for child abuse cases in NSW
Most legal actions have limitation periods which prevent actions being commenced after a specified period has elapsed. This has caused difficulty in...
Is Surrogacy Legal in Australia?
Yes, surrogacy is legal. Commercial surrogacy however, which is when the surrogate mother is paid to carry the child, is not legal.When a woman...
Your questions answered
Question: Can I change my child’s surname to my new partner’s surname?Answer: The short answer is “yes”, with the consent of your child’s...
Leave my super alone
To the delight or the dismay of separated couples, their individual superannuation entitlements are considered “assets” of the parties and included...
Expect the Unexpected
Our firm has been involved in several sad cases where a husband or wife has passed away before their Family Law property matters have been...
The Caldwell Martin Cox Family Law Team
Bill McGookin, Accredited Family Law SpecialistBill McGookin is partner in charge of Family Law and Litigation at Caldwell Martin Cox. He joined the...
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Caldwell Martin Cox Family Lawyers offer a holistic approach to any Family Law matter striving for the best outcome, not necessarily the "win"....



