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What to Expect in Your First Family Law Appointment Separation can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what comes next. One of the most important steps you can take early on is speaking with an experienced family lawyer. At TGB Lawyers, our team is here to guide you from the very beginning, giving you the...
Read moreSeparation is one of life’s most challenging transitions. Alongside the emotional impact, there are often complex legal issues to navigate around parenting arrangements, property division, and financial support. Engaging a family lawyer early can make a significant difference not just to the outcome, but to how smoothly you...
Read moreMany people delay or avoid finalising their divorce, but remaining legally married can have serious legal and financial consequences which may be against your wishes. Financial consequences While you are still married, your spouse is legally considered your next of kin. This means that if you were to pass away without...
Read moreWe often tell our clients to be wary of posting anything to social media after separation and especially during any Court proceedings that may be in progress in relation to their property settlement and/or parenting matters. With social media now the most used domain of sharing our thoughts, experiences and lifestyle to the...
Read moreGoing through a separation and divorce is a very difficult time. I can say this as I have experienced it first hand. You might think I had the “upper hand” throughout my separation and divorce because I am a family lawyer myself. Well, I can say that was not the case at all. Lawyers need lawyers for their own divorce...
Read moreA common misconception amongst new clients is that they can construct a Family Trust in which to ‘squirrel away’ assets (including properties) on the basis that the Family Trust will not be captured as part of the parties’ net asset pool. Unfortunately, this is exactly that – a misconception – and this...
Read moreWhen the topic of divorce or separation pops up, a term you might come across is spousal maintenance. This term might seem overly legal and technical, but at its core it’s about fairness and support. Let’s unravel this concept together, so it’s easy for everyone to understand. What Is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance...
Read moreThere 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...
Read moreThe family Law Act provides that you can contract out of its provisions by entering into a binding financial agreement which is often referred to as a prenup. If you are considering a prenuptial agreement you should certainly seek legal advice as to whether it suits your circumstances.
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