Writing a will may seem like it should be a simple, straightforward process. You might think all you need to do is choose an executor and write down the names of your beneficiaries and that will be that. However, the intricacies of legal language and the emotional undercurrents that accompany familial dynamics mean the process […]
New South Wales remains the only state in Australia in which the trans and non-binary community are unable to change the sex on their birth certificate unless they have undergone a sex affirmation procedure. We know that trans and gender diverse people may not be able to undergo sex affirmation procedures for medical or financial
The trans community in NSW must be able to change their birth certificates Read More »
A binding financial agreement or BFA (also known as a ‘prenup’ or ‘prenuptial agreement’ in the US) is a contract held between a couple in a married or de facto relationship that typically defines the rights of each party over shared assets. Usually, a BFA outlines the rights that each party acquires upon marriage or
Why are so many Aussie couples seeking BFAs in 2024? Read More »
The Conversion Practices Ban Bill (2024) Following the recent passage of the Conversion Practices Ban Bill (2024) in March, ‘conversion practices,’ which have historically been used to suppress the sexual orientations and gender identities of queer people, will be illegal in NSW (the Act commences on 2 April 2025). You can read more about the
