Category - Separation and Divorce

How long will my property settlement take?

This 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...

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How can I get an intervention order in South Australia?

Firstly… 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...

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The Mediation Maze... a guide to mediation in family law matters

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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Top 5 reasons why you need a family lawyer!

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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How easy is it to get divorced in Australia?

It may come as a surprise to some that getting divorced in Australia is a relatively simple process. However, contrary to how it can be portrayed in popular culture, getting a divorce is not something that can be done immediately upon separation. The divorce itself, defined as “the dissolution of the marriage between two...

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