Category - Family & Divorce
Deciding to leave your partner is never easy. Life after separation is full of uncertainties, and what stops many people from leaving a broken relationship is the fear of financial hardship. In this blog TGB’s family law team outlines potential financial safety nets for those considering separation but fear they cannot...
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The separation roller-coaster is different for everyone and can take you on unexpected twists and turns! However, there are some useful things you can do along the way to help smooth your ride.
Visit the Bank
Take a trip to your bank! Whilst this pointer may seem obvious, it is surprising how many issues arise in this area.
Many...
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Disclosure is a critical part of your separation and property settlement process, yet so few people understand what they need to do. TGB Lawyers provides this easy disclosure guide.
Firstly, it’s important you get a lawyer who can guide you through the tricky process of disclosure. Going it alone will only cost you time...
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Reaching agreement on custody can be difficult, with both parents seeking what they believe is “right” or “fair”. TGB associate Melanie Tilmouth explains how the Family Court makes decisions.
Family lawyers are often asked what are “fair” or “the standard” custody arrangements for children following...
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It’s the last chance to raise a family for many people, but what can you do if something goes wrong during your IVF treatment? Tindall Gask Bentley explores a heartfelt issue.
For many people IVF is their last hope at raising a family. Some women have chosen to focus on their career only to find their biological clock...
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Raising a child with a disability has some distinct challenges, but what do you do if you and your former partner can’t agree on treatment, or whether your child even has a condition? Tindall Gask Bentley’s family law team explains.
Parenting a child with a disability can be a lonely and challenging experience at...
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It’s a dream shared by most couples in Western Australia – to have children together and raise a family of their own. But what do you and your partner need to consider if you are a same-sex couple? And what happens if you separate? Tindall Gask Bentley explains.
There are various ways you can start a family, but there are...
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The emotional ties we have with our pets run deep. They are a part of the family, but what happens when a relationship ends? Who gets custody of the pets? We explain how the legal process applies to your ‘fur-babies’.
Pets are integral members of many Australian families. Our furry friends offer wonderful companionship...
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In August 2017, SA Parliament passed a number of Acts relating to LGBTQI people and de facto relationships. TGB lawyer Adam Osborn looks at how marriage, divorce and the new Relationships Register affects your Will and Estate Planning.
Imagine your partner were to die unexpectedly and there was no legal recognition of your...
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