Category - Family & Divorce
When a couple separates, there can be a number of reasons why they choose to stay under the same roof until they are able to finalise their property settlement.
The main three reasons separated couples remain under the same roof are:
The couple may want to keep things as normal as possible for the children, depending on the...
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Two mums and three dads were waiting at the school gate to collect their children. A third mum ran over to the group, crumpled paper in hand, looking frazzled. “My lawyer says I have to go to a private mediation,” she said, waving the paper at the other parents.
“Really?” replied one of the dads...
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If you have separated from your ex-partner or spouse, it is likely your friends, family or the people around you have told you to engage a family lawyer. However, you may not be sure whether you should engage a family lawyer or not.
If this sounds like you, here are the top 5 reasons why you need a family lawyer during the...
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In Family Law matters involving children, there may be a risk that your ex-partner or spouse could take your child overseas (either temporarily or permanently) without your knowledge or consent.
In our experience, this risk is often heightened in circumstances where the other party is a dual citizen of another country, or has...
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TGB receives plenty of questions about our Fixed Fee family law service, so we are providing answers to the most common ones here.
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The Family Law Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) finally passed through both houses of parliament on 19 October 2023 and received royal assent on 6 November 2023. The majority of the changes under the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 will come into effect from 5 May 2024.
The Bill attracted a lot of scrutiny during its consultation...
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The engagement ring is often one of a couple’s most cherished items, but what happens to it at separation?
This is a conundrum faced by an increasing number of people as it becomes more and more common for couples to live together before they walk down the aisle.
There are cases dating back to 1926 in which Australian...
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The concept of surrogacy has gained considerable attention in recent years, and has sparked debates globally. In South Australia, surrogacy is a complex and sensitive legal issue that involves intricate arrangements and considerations for all parties involved. This article aims to provide an overview of the legal perspective...
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There is a different kind of STD going around, perhaps not the type of STD you are thinking of, however it can be caught in a similar manner to the common dose of chlamydia.
So, what is this common plague that can potentially affect us if we do not take all measures to protect ourselves from catching it? Sexually Transmitted...
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