Category - Separation and Divorce
Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers welcomes the review of Australia’s family law system in the hope it will ease the pressure on families going through separation.
The review, announced this morning by federal Attorney-General George Brandis, promises to focus on how the Family Law Act can better serve the changing needs and diversity...
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Separating from your partner is one of the hardest things you will do.
Once that difficult decision is made, it’s natural to feel anxious about the future of your children, property and financial wellbeing. In times of emotional stress, it’s important to know where you stand as soon as possible.
This week, Tindall Gask Bentley...
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It’s the question that can divide dinner parties: Would you sign a prenuptial agreement?
“Prenups” or Binding Financial Agreements, as they are known in Australia, have the potential to safeguard couples from a messy, drawn-out separation process if the relationship ends.
Of the 113,000-plus marriages registered...
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Divorce is tough, but what makes it harder is if your former partner is a narcissist – intent on dragging out the process and being a roadblock to progress and your own freedom. TGB family law partner Jane Miller discusses the impact a narcissist can have on the divorce process and some tell-tale signs to look out for.
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Uncertainty and confusion can dominate your thoughts during a separation, but they don’t have to if you seek early advice. TGB lawyer Alexandra Svenson explains why seeing a lawyer immediately after separation could be your smartest move.
In the immediate aftermath of separation it’s difficult to know where to start....
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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, writes TGB associate Rebecca Zanol.
Visit the Bank
Take a trip to your bank! Whilst this pointer may seem obvious, it is surprising...
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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 senior associate Renee O’Callaghan 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...
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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 family law partner Jane Miller explains.
Parenting a child with a disability can be a lonely and challenging experience...
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Pets are integral members of many Australian families. Our furry friends offer wonderful companionship and never-ending love. But what happens fi you and your partner break up? Who gets custody of the pets? TGB partner Jane Miller had a chat with Jodie and Soda form the Mix 102.3FM breakfast show to explain what happens.
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