Grandparents Rights & Legal Options in Australia Grandparents often play a significant and loving role in their grandchildren's lives. However, when family relationships break down due to...
Grandparents Rights & Legal Options in Australia
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Marc Testart
Principal
Marc is the principal of Testart Family Lawyers. He started the firm in 2013 with a vision: to try to help people resolve their family law disputes without having to go to court. Having been a barrister practicing predominantly in family law, he knows how stressful and expensive litigation can be, and he strives to help his clients through all methods of alternative dispute resolution. But if his clients need to go to Court, he is there to help them every step of the way.
Marc graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in philosophy) a Graduate Diploma of Education, and a First-Class-Honours Law Degree.
When Marc isn’t helping his clients he loves watching sport (especially AFL, soccer and basketball), powerlifting, and spending time with his wife and 3 daughters.
Articles written by Marc
Everything to Know About Parental Alienation (Family Law)
What Is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is a term used to describe a situation where one parent, either intentionally or unintentionally, turns a child against the other parent. This...
How to Navigate Divorce & Superannuation Settlements
Since 2003 in Australia, superannuation assets have been able to be counted as part of the total financial assets in a property pool during a financial settlement after a divorce or separation. In...
Understanding De Facto Relationship Property Rights and Break-Up Entitlements
In Victoria, de facto property rights mean that couples living together in a genuine relationship for at least two years may have property claims similar to married couples. This includes shared...
Post Nuptial Agreement: Everything You Need to Know
When couples get married, they don’t always consider the possibility of financial or legal changes down the road. Circumstances may change, and post-nuptial agreements offer a way for married...
Fathers Rights in Child Custody
This article explores how Australian law views a father's role when it comes to access, shared or sole care and co-parenting. What are a fathers' rights in child custody matters? For many separated...
The Legal Implications Of Separation Under One Roof
Going through a breakup is undoubtedly an emotionally challenging experience, especially when financial and parenting disagreements come into play. The situation becomes even more complicated when...
Dealing With Divorce or Separation? Here Are Some Practical Steps to Take
Separation, whether in marriage or a de facto relationship, can present emotional challenges and overwhelming feelings. In such difficult times, it is crucial to understand practical steps to...
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Aitken & Aitken [2023] FedCFamC1A 69: A Full Court’s Examination of Binding Orders and ‘Buy Out’ Appeals
Introduction In a recent family law case, Aitken & Aitken [2023] FedCFamC1A 69, the Full Court considered the role of the court in drafting binding orders and examined an appeal against a 'buy...