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School holidays can be a time of excitement and joy for children as they get a break from their regular routine and enjoy quality time with their families. However, for separated or divorced parents, navigating the school holidays can sometimes be challenging. Co-parenting during this time requires effective communication, cooperation...
Read moreRelocating children after separation or divorce is a challenge with both legal and personal considerations, writes family lawyer Deanna Gatto. There are many reasons why you may want relocate after a separation – for example you may wish to return to family to gain their support, or find better employment prospects. If there...
Read moreEvery family lawyer in Australia, and probably the world, would most likely agree that this is one of our most frequently asked questions, but the answer is not a simple one. The most recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (“ABS”) indicates that in 2021, the crude divorce rate was 2.2 divorces per 1,000...
Read moreSeparating from your partner or spouse can be a very difficult time. Often, when you are finally ready to see a lawyer, time may have passed since your separation or divorce. Most people tend to assume that assets that they accumulate or that increase in value after separation or divorce should not be able to be claimed by their...
Read moreHave you separated? Do you or your ex have property overseas? Are you wondering how it would be dealt with in your property settlement? If you answered yes to all the above, you should be reassured to know that Australian Courts have jurisdiction to make orders which require an individual to deal with overseas property in a...
Read moreYour guide to your first appointment with a family lawyer In times of uncertainty, information is reassuring and empowering. And so, we give you this, your guide to a first appointment with a family lawyer. We offer this to help you manage one of the early steps of life after separation. Take that first step! So, the first...
Read moreDisputes between parents when making decisions with long-term impacts on a child is a contentious and escalating issue in Family Law. It may also be unsurprising that a common topic of such disputes is in relation to any non-emergency medical intervention on the child, such as vaccinations, gender dysphoria treatments, cosmetic...
Read moreOn 30 January 2023, the Federal government released the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (“the Bill”) – draft legislation proposing to amend the Family Law Act (1975) (“the Act”). Whilst the government has proposed these amendments under the broad umbrella of addressing Court delays and access to support...
Read moreSeparating from a long-term partner can be one of the most distressing experiences in life, however a good support network can make the process a whole lot simpler and easier. Family and friends will always be there to lean on but have you considered what professional services you may need to “untie the knot” and...
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