Understanding the Legal Aspects of Surrogacy
Understanding the legal aspects surrounding surrogacy and gestational agreements is crucial for all parties involved.Estate Planning for Blended Families Legal Considerations
Estate planning is a critical process that addresses the distribution of assets and assists in safeguarding the wishes of loved ones after their passing.Choosing The Right Family Law Practitioner For Your Needs
Choosing a Family Lawyer isn’t always an easy process, and it can have a significant impact on how your family law matter is handled and resolved.Parental Alienation - Recognising and Addressing the Signs
Feeling alienated from a parent can have profound and lasting effects on children, causing emotional distress and impacting their overall well-being.Same-Sex Relationships and Family Law in Victoria
Same-sex marriage and family rights have evolved significantly in recent years, particularly in Victoria, Australia.Digital Estate Planning Victoria: Safeguarding Online Assets
Digital estate planning is about ensuring that your online assets are handled according to your wishes after you're gone.Wills & Estates: Disentitling Conduct
Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act allows for eligible people to make a claim against a deceased estate.Family Law: Changing a child's name
There are many reasons why parents may wish to change their child's name. What is the process and what happens if the parents don't agree?Family Law: Do I need a lawyer?
I am separating from my partner, do I need a lawyer? Find out in Episode #2 of Tonkin Legal Group's Podcast Series.Victorian Government Homebuyer Fund
The Victorian government introduced the fund in October 2021 to assist first time buyers to own their own home.Windfall Gains Tax
A new tax, called the ‘windfall gains tax’ (WGT), applies to most land in Victoria that is rezoned after 1 July 2023. The WGT is specific to Victoria.What Are the Benefits of Out-of-Court Family Law Settlements
In the family law arena, parties seeking a resolution to their disputes are encouraged to make genuine efforts to negotiate 'out-of-court' settlements.Joint Tenancy & Tenants in Common – What is the difference?
Purchasing property with another person is a big decision. So, you must make sure you own the property correctly.How to Take Care of Yourself After Marriage Breakdown
Going through a divorce or separation after a marriage breaks down can be one of the most difficult things we can experience.At What Age Can A Child Choose Which Parent To Live With?
The weight given to a child’s wishes when it comes to their care arrangements is a complex issue and depends on the individual circumstances.Family Law: Important considerations if you are going through a separation
Accredited Family Law Specialist, St.John Heath, discusses the important things that you should be thinking about, during this difficult time.Navigating Parenting Arrangement Disputes
Parenting arrangements can be a challenging aspect of a separation or divorce, especially when both partners cannot reach an agreement.What happens if I die without a Will?
It’s not something many people like to think about, but dying without a valid Will can have a significant impact on those left behind.Grant of Probate
Tonkin Partner Charlie Robinson discusses when a Grant of Probate is required, and how to obtain one in Victoria, as well as Part IV Claims.View VideoVaccinations
Ruby Heath talks about vaccination disputes between parents, as well as the best interests of a child and the power the court has in these situations.View VideoDuty of Disclosure
Charlie Robinson discusses Duty of Disclosure in relation to Parenting & Financial matters and what can happen if someone doesn’t provide full disclosure.View VideoFamily Violence
Family Lawyer, Cassandra Rush, explains what family violence is, the different definitions and dynamics, and most importantly, how to get help.View VideoProperty Settlement
Tonkin Lawyer, Cassandra Rush talks about crystallising the asset pool, and which assets and liabilities are accounted for during a property settlement.View VideoParenting
Learn about parenting agreements, co-parenting, shared parental responsibility and consent orders, to help you navigate parenting matters after separating.View VideoMediation
Richard Tonkin discusses government, private and law firm mediation, the decision making process and how decisions are formalised.View VideoDivorce
Find out what is needed to apply for a divorce with Accredited Family Law Specialist, Richard Tonkin.View VideoFinancial Agreements
St John Heath, Partner at Tonkin Legal and an Accredited Law Specialist shares some helpful facts about the types of agreements available.View VideoAdult Child Maintenance
In some cases, child support extends into adult child maintenance. Accredited Law Specialist St John Heath discusses adult child maintenance.View VideoChild Support
Accredited Law Specialist St John Heath talks about the different options available including formal, informal and government arrangements.View VideoSpousal Maintenance
What is it, and who needs to pay it? How is it paid, and how long for? Accredited Law Specialist St John Heath sheds some light on how it is assessed.View Video