Divorce Lawyers in Hawthorn

2025 Doyle's Guide Awards

Friday 29th November 2024

We are delighted to announce that Clancy & Triado has again been recognised as a Recommended Family and Divorce Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession.

2025 Doyle's Guide Awards

Friday 29th November 2024

We are delighted to announce that Clancy & Triado has again been recognised as a Recommended Family and Divorce Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession.

Kimberly Hunter Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipient

Tuesday 7th May 2024

Clancy & Triado is pleased to announce that Kimberly Hunter has been included in the 2025 Family Law edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™.

Kimberly Hunter Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipient

Tuesday 7th May 2024

Clancy & Triado is pleased to announce that Kimberly Hunter has been included in the 2025 Family Law edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™.

Family Law Drafting Toolkit: Sharpening Your Skillset - a live lunchtime online conference

Wednesday 21st February 2024

On 20 February 2024, Clancy & Triado director Melanie Wilson chaired an online lunchtime conference, delivered by TEN The Education Network, which comprised of 3 sessions.

Family Law Drafting Toolkit: Sharpening Your Skillset - a live lunchtime online conference

Wednesday 21st February 2024

On 20 February 2024, Clancy & Triado director Melanie Wilson chaired an online lunchtime conference, delivered by TEN The Education Network, which comprised of 3 sessions.

2024 Doyle's Guide Awards

Wednesday 6th December 2023

We are delighted to announce that Clancy & Triado has again been recognised as a Recommended Family and Divorce Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. Additionally, Kimberly Hunter and Melanie Wilson have been awarded individual awards.

2024 Doyle's Guide Awards

Wednesday 6th December 2023

We are delighted to announce that Clancy & Triado has again been recognised as a Recommended Family and Divorce Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. Additionally, Kimberly Hunter and Melanie Wilson have been awarded individual awards.

Kornfeld & Wehinger [2023] FedCFamC1F 817 (26 September 2023)

Tuesday 28th November 2023

In this Family Court Judgment, Williams J determined Australia was the clearly inappropriate jurisdiction to determine financial and divorce proceedings between the parties.

Kornfeld & Wehinger [2023] FedCFamC1F 817 (26 September 2023)

Tuesday 28th November 2023

In this Family Court Judgment, Williams J determined Australia was the clearly inappropriate jurisdiction to determine financial and divorce proceedings between the parties.

2023 Doyle's Guide Awards

Monday 5th December 2022

We are delighted to announce that Clancy & Triado has again been recognised as a Leading Family and Divorce Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession.

2023 Doyle's Guide Awards

Monday 5th December 2022

We are delighted to announce that Clancy & Triado has again been recognised as a Leading Family and Divorce Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession.

Jacob Clancy presented at the 16th annual TEN Family Law Conference on 21/22 July at the Gold Coast.

Thursday 28th July 2022

The paper he presented was on the topic, “The Long and Winding Road: Child Relocation and Travel”.

Jacob Clancy presented at the 16th annual TEN Family Law Conference on 21/22 July at the Gold Coast.

Thursday 28th July 2022

The paper he presented was on the topic, “The Long and Winding Road: Child Relocation and Travel”.

Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship

Wednesday 1st June 2022

Relationships in the modern world Fairbairn v Radecki (2022) FLC 94-083; [2022] HCA 18. In this recent High Court decision, the Trustee and Guardian for the de facto wife sought special leave to appeal against orders made by the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia.

Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship

Wednesday 1st June 2022

Relationships in the modern world Fairbairn v Radecki (2022) FLC 94-083; [2022] HCA 18. In this recent High Court decision, the Trustee and Guardian for the de facto wife sought special leave to appeal against orders made by the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia.

Case Law on Vaccinations in Family Law

Friday 27th May 2022

As our society slowly eases back into some form of normality, while still in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, the issue of vaccinations is one that many people grapple with.

Case Law on Vaccinations in Family Law

Friday 27th May 2022

As our society slowly eases back into some form of normality, while still in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, the issue of vaccinations is one that many people grapple with.

Rachel Peattie promotion

Congratulations to Rachel Peattie who has been promoted to Associate Director of the firm

Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Congratulations to Rachel Peattie who has been promoted to Associate Director of the firm

Rachel Peattie promotion

Congratulations to Rachel Peattie who has been promoted to Associate Director of the firm

Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Congratulations to Rachel Peattie who has been promoted to Associate Director of the firm

Two of our lawyers are presenting at family law conferences in March 2022

Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Clancy & Triado lawyers, Jacob Clancy and Nicky Neville-Jones, are speaking at upcoming family law conferences in Melbourne.

Two of our lawyers are presenting at family law conferences in March 2022

Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Clancy & Triado lawyers, Jacob Clancy and Nicky Neville-Jones, are speaking at upcoming family law conferences in Melbourne.

Property Order or Maintenance, a fine distinction

Thorpe & Stirling (2021) FLC 94-066; [2021] FedCFamC1A 86

Monday 14th February 2022

This Full Court judgement concerns a husband’s appeal against enforcement orders.

Property Order or Maintenance, a fine distinction

Thorpe & Stirling (2021) FLC 94-066; [2021] FedCFamC1A 86

Monday 14th February 2022

This Full Court judgement concerns a husband’s appeal against enforcement orders.

Clancy & Triado Wins Relocation Case

Tuesday 15th June 2021

This matter concerned an application from the Mother to relocate her two children to the country, 2 hours outside of Melbourne. The relocation would drastically minimise the role the Father would play in the lives of his children.

Clancy & Triado Wins Relocation Case

Tuesday 15th June 2021

This matter concerned an application from the Mother to relocate her two children to the country, 2 hours outside of Melbourne. The relocation would drastically minimise the role the Father would play in the lives of his children.

Child to live with father despite 'radical change' in care arrangements

Abadi & Sokulsky (No. 2) [2021] FamCA 218 (20 April 2021)

Monday 31st May 2021

This judgement concerned a father’s application to the Court for his eleven year old child to live with him. The child had lived with the mother her entire life and had only spent supervised time with her father, which the mother had delayed and obstructed. At the time of trial, the child had not had any contact with the father for 3 years.

Child to live with father despite 'radical change' in care arrangements

Abadi & Sokulsky (No. 2) [2021] FamCA 218 (20 April 2021)

Monday 31st May 2021

This judgement concerned a father’s application to the Court for his eleven year old child to live with him. The child had lived with the mother her entire life and had only spent supervised time with her father, which the mother had delayed and obstructed. At the time of trial, the child had not had any contact with the father for 3 years.

Financial Settlement 10 Years After Divorce - Too Late?

Lambertson [2021] FamCAFC 48 (12 April 2021)

Monday 31st May 2021

In this recent Full Court Decision, the husband appealed against Orders that allowed the wife to make an application for financial settlement, despite it being 10 years after their divorce – and, therefore, out of time.

Financial Settlement 10 Years After Divorce - Too Late?

Lambertson [2021] FamCAFC 48 (12 April 2021)

Monday 31st May 2021

In this recent Full Court Decision, the husband appealed against Orders that allowed the wife to make an application for financial settlement, despite it being 10 years after their divorce – and, therefore, out of time.

LIV family law section chair Nicky Neville-Jones welcomed the steps taken by the courts to further improve its ability to resolve family disputes.

Thursday 29th April 2021

New training programs designed to improve court responses to family violence have been welcomed by Victoria’s premier legal body.

LIV family law section chair Nicky Neville-Jones welcomed the steps taken by the courts to further improve its ability to resolve family disputes.

Thursday 29th April 2021

New training programs designed to improve court responses to family violence have been welcomed by Victoria’s premier legal body.

LIV Family Law Intensive 2021 presentation by Rachel Peattie

Friday 16th April 2021

Rachel Peattie gave a presentation on Child Support Agreements in the Era of COVID 19 at a recent Law Institute of Victoria conference called “the LIV Family Law Intensive 2021”.

LIV Family Law Intensive 2021 presentation by Rachel Peattie

Friday 16th April 2021

Rachel Peattie gave a presentation on Child Support Agreements in the Era of COVID 19 at a recent Law Institute of Victoria conference called “the LIV Family Law Intensive 2021”.

Does COVID-19 affect my Child Support Agreement?

Martyn & Martyn [2020] FamCA 526

Monday 12th April 2021

As we know, binding child support agreements give parties the opportunity to enter into a written agreement about how they will each financially support their children going forward.

Does COVID-19 affect my Child Support Agreement?

Martyn & Martyn [2020] FamCA 526

Monday 12th April 2021

As we know, binding child support agreements give parties the opportunity to enter into a written agreement about how they will each financially support their children going forward.

"Special Disadvantage" results in Financial Agreement being set aside

Beroni & Corelli [2021] FamCAFC 9

Tuesday 6th April 2021

The Wife was not proficient in English at the time the Financial Agreement was drafted, despite this the Financial Agreement was written in English. The Wife only discussed the agreement with her solicitor for 30 minutes. The agreement was signed in 2011.

"Special Disadvantage" results in Financial Agreement being set aside

Beroni & Corelli [2021] FamCAFC 9

Tuesday 6th April 2021

The Wife was not proficient in English at the time the Financial Agreement was drafted, despite this the Financial Agreement was written in English. The Wife only discussed the agreement with her solicitor for 30 minutes. The agreement was signed in 2011.

Can a contravention of Orders be excused by the Covid 19 health concerns of one party?

Kardos v Harmon [2020]

Friday 19th March 2021

This judgment concerned a Father’s contravention application in relation to a parenting order made in 2018, providing for a 3 year old to spend 4 days per month with the Father.

Can a contravention of Orders be excused by the Covid 19 health concerns of one party?

Kardos v Harmon [2020]

Friday 19th March 2021

This judgment concerned a Father’s contravention application in relation to a parenting order made in 2018, providing for a 3 year old to spend 4 days per month with the Father.

Mother seeks order to allow child to remain in Scotland until safe to return to Australia.

Boyd v Sage [2020]

Thursday 11th March 2021

In this Family Court Judgment, the Judge considered the Mother's Initiating Application seeking urgent interim parenting Orders to be obtained ex parte the Father.

Mother seeks order to allow child to remain in Scotland until safe to return to Australia.

Boyd v Sage [2020]

Thursday 11th March 2021

In this Family Court Judgment, the Judge considered the Mother's Initiating Application seeking urgent interim parenting Orders to be obtained ex parte the Father.

Complex Issues in Family Law Property Matters

Thursday 4th March 2021

The conference was based on video webinar technology: with a chairperson (our very own Kimberly Hunter), presentations and an opportunity to ask questions.

Complex Issues in Family Law Property Matters

Thursday 4th March 2021

The conference was based on video webinar technology: with a chairperson (our very own Kimberly Hunter), presentations and an opportunity to ask questions.

Appeal dismissed with costs. Why you need to understand the nuance of the holistic assessment of contributions.

Horrigan v Horrigan [2020]

Thursday 11th February 2021

The trial judge ordered that the parties’ property be divided 78/22% in favour of the Husband.

Appeal dismissed with costs. Why you need to understand the nuance of the holistic assessment of contributions.

Horrigan v Horrigan [2020]

Thursday 11th February 2021

The trial judge ordered that the parties’ property be divided 78/22% in favour of the Husband.

2021 Doyle's Guide Awards

Tuesday 15th December 2020

We are delighted to announce that Clancy & Triado has again been recognised as a Leading Family and Divorce Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession.

2021 Doyle's Guide Awards

Tuesday 15th December 2020

We are delighted to announce that Clancy & Triado has again been recognised as a Leading Family and Divorce Law Firm by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession.

Judgement error and quantifying specific assets in a global assessment of contributions

Barnell & Barnell [2020] FamCAFC 102

Thursday 19th November 2020

In this Full Court decision, the Wife was appealing against a decision of a Judge in the Family Court of Western Australia, who had made orders providing for a 25% adjustment to the Husband, based on his contribution of a property.

Judgement error and quantifying specific assets in a global assessment of contributions

Barnell & Barnell [2020] FamCAFC 102

Thursday 19th November 2020

In this Full Court decision, the Wife was appealing against a decision of a Judge in the Family Court of Western Australia, who had made orders providing for a 25% adjustment to the Husband, based on his contribution of a property.

“Petty and Unwarranted" not all contraventions of Orders should be taken to court

Wednesday 15th July 2020

Breach of parenting orders found but no sanction imposed, and costs ordered against father as his application was "petty and unwarranted". A case update by Helen Mulvaney

“Petty and Unwarranted" not all contraventions of Orders should be taken to court

Wednesday 15th July 2020

Breach of parenting orders found but no sanction imposed, and costs ordered against father as his application was "petty and unwarranted". A case update by Helen Mulvaney

Melanie Wilson promotion

Clancy & Triado are delighted to announce the promotion of Melanie Wilson as a Director of the firm.

Wednesday 1st July 2020

Clancy & Triado are delighted to announce the promotion of Melanie Wilson as a Director of the firm.

Melanie Wilson promotion

Clancy & Triado are delighted to announce the promotion of Melanie Wilson as a Director of the firm.

Wednesday 1st July 2020

Clancy & Triado are delighted to announce the promotion of Melanie Wilson as a Director of the firm.

Gifts from parents. Is direct evidence required or can parental intention be inferred?

Friday 26th June 2020

The Full Court finds parties contributions equal in circumstances where husband's parent's transferred the parties a 60 acre property. A case summary by Helen Mulvaney

Gifts from parents. Is direct evidence required or can parental intention be inferred?

Friday 26th June 2020

The Full Court finds parties contributions equal in circumstances where husband's parent's transferred the parties a 60 acre property. A case summary by Helen Mulvaney

Application for spousal maintenance made 20 years after final property settlement. Why the distinction between periodic and lump sum maintenance matters

Wednesday 27th May 2020

The Federal Circuit Court case of Blevins has struck fear in the hearts of many, and highlights a party’s ability to bring an application for spousal maintenance well after separation. In Blevins, the application was made 23 years after the parties separated and 20 years after they had a final property settlement.

Application for spousal maintenance made 20 years after final property settlement. Why the distinction between periodic and lump sum maintenance matters

Wednesday 27th May 2020

The Federal Circuit Court case of Blevins has struck fear in the hearts of many, and highlights a party’s ability to bring an application for spousal maintenance well after separation. In Blevins, the application was made 23 years after the parties separated and 20 years after they had a final property settlement.

Should a mother and two young children be returned to New Zealand when the mother says there are grave concerns of abuse and violence?

Friday 1st May 2020

Walpole & Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice [2020] was heard in the Family Court of Australia in Sydney. The case dealt with the mother’s appeal of an order compelling her to return the children of the relationship to New Zealand.

Should a mother and two young children be returned to New Zealand when the mother says there are grave concerns of abuse and violence?

Friday 1st May 2020

Walpole & Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice [2020] was heard in the Family Court of Australia in Sydney. The case dealt with the mother’s appeal of an order compelling her to return the children of the relationship to New Zealand.

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2025 Doyle's Guide Awards

2025 Doyle's Guide Awards

Kimberly Hunter Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipient

Kimberly Hunter Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipient

Family Law Drafting Toolkit: Sharpening Your Skillset - a live lunchtime online conference

Family Law Drafting Toolkit: Sharpening Your Skillset - a live lunchtime online conference

2024 Doyle's Guide Awards

2024 Doyle's Guide Awards

Kornfeld & Wehinger [2023] FedCFamC1F 817 (26 September 2023)

Kornfeld & Wehinger [2023] FedCFamC1F 817 (26 September 2023)

2023 Doyle's Guide Awards

2023 Doyle's Guide Awards

Jacob Clancy presented at the 16th annual TEN Family Law Conference on 21/22 July at the Gold Coast.

Jacob Clancy presented at the 16th annual TEN Family Law Conference on 21/22 July at the Gold Coast.

Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship

Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship

Case Law on Vaccinations in Family Law

Case Law on Vaccinations in Family Law

Rachel Peattie promotion

Rachel Peattie promotion

Two of our lawyers are presenting at family law conferences in March 2022

Two of our lawyers are presenting at family law conferences in March 2022

Property Order or Maintenance, a fine distinction

Property Order or Maintenance, a fine distinction

Clancy & Triado Wins Relocation Case

Clancy & Triado Wins Relocation Case

Child to live with father despite 'radical change' in care arrangements

Child to live with father despite 'radical change' in care arrangements

Financial Settlement 10 Years After Divorce - Too Late?

Financial Settlement 10 Years After Divorce - Too Late?

LIV family law section chair Nicky Neville-Jones welcomed the steps taken by the courts to further improve its ability to resolve family disputes.

LIV family law section chair Nicky Neville-Jones welcomed the steps taken by the courts to further improve its ability to resolve family disputes.

LIV Family Law Intensive 2021 presentation by Rachel Peattie

LIV Family Law Intensive 2021 presentation by Rachel Peattie

Does COVID-19 affect my Child Support Agreement?

Does COVID-19 affect my Child Support Agreement?

"Special Disadvantage" results in Financial Agreement being set aside

"Special Disadvantage" results in Financial Agreement being set aside

Can a contravention of Orders be excused by the Covid 19 health concerns of one party?

Can a contravention of Orders be excused by the Covid 19 health concerns of one party?

Mother seeks order to allow child to remain in Scotland until safe to return to Australia.

Mother seeks order to allow child to remain in Scotland until safe to return to Australia.

Complex Issues in Family Law Property Matters

Complex Issues in Family Law Property Matters

Appeal dismissed with costs. Why you need to understand the nuance of the holistic assessment of contributions.

Appeal dismissed with costs. Why you need to understand the nuance of the holistic assessment of contributions.

2021 Doyle's Guide Awards

2021 Doyle's Guide Awards

Judgement error and quantifying specific assets in a global assessment of contributions

Judgement error and quantifying specific assets in a global assessment of contributions

“Petty and Unwarranted" not all contraventions of Orders should be taken to court

“Petty and Unwarranted" not all contraventions of Orders should be taken to court

Melanie Wilson promotion

Melanie Wilson promotion

Gifts from parents. Is direct evidence required or can parental intention be inferred?

Gifts from parents. Is direct evidence required or can parental intention be inferred?

Application for spousal maintenance made 20 years after final property settlement. Why the distinction between periodic and lump sum maintenance matters

Application for spousal maintenance made 20 years after final property settlement. Why the distinction between periodic and lump sum maintenance matters

Should a mother and two young children be returned to New Zealand when the mother says there are grave concerns of abuse and violence?

Should a mother and two young children be returned to New Zealand when the mother says there are grave concerns of abuse and violence?

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