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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...
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...
Read moreIf 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...
Read moreThe engagement ring is often one of a couple’s most cherished items, but what happens to it at separation? This is a conundrum faced by an increasing number of people as it becomes more and more common for couples to live together before they walk down the aisle. There are cases dating back to 1926 in which Australian...
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 moreIt 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...
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...
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