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The Christmas period can be a stressful time for most families, and it is certainly not made any easier if you are navigating co-parenting with your former partner or spouse during the festive season. While a lot of separated parents can be amicable and adhere to an informal agreement in relation to their co-parenting, we recommend...
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 moreThis is a burning question for all those who have separated and need to finalise their property settlement. We offer these tips to help you transition from your first inquiry through to finalisation. Do you and your former partner have an agreement about the terms of your property settlement or do you need to negotiate one? If...
Read moreFirstly… what is an intervention order? Intervention orders help to protect a person and their family if they are a victim of abuse, and are tailored to the particular person and their situation. Intervention orders are designed to prevent someone that is harassing, threatening or abusing a person from having contact with...
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 moreWhen 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...
Read moreTwo 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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