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Parenting Arrangements For The 0-4 Year-Old Age Group
No matter what their age, children benefit from living in stable, calm and loving environments. For some families this includes two parents who live together in harmony for other families their living arrangements may include two homes where parents live separated...
Child Abduction – What You Can Do?
One of the most stressful and traumatic experiences for any parent is the thought or experience of their child being abducted when parents separate. What is a Child Abduction? Child abduction is a term which refers to when one parent takes, detains, or conceals a...
How to find the best Family and Divorce Lawyer in Sydney?
Looking for the best family and divorce lawyer in Sydney ? We make it easy for you with our tips! Divorce and separation are bad enough! But now you must try and find the best family and divorce lawyer in Sydney to help you navigate this life-changing time. Going...
How To Prepare for Court for a Divorce Hearing
How do I prepare for Court for my Divorce Hearing? Going to Court for your Divorce Hearing can be a stressful experience, especially if you do not have a divorce lawyer assisting you. With or without a divorce lawyer, it is important that you prepare for your Divorce...
Collaborative Family Law and Divorce
Why not consider Collaborative Family Law if you’re going through Divorce? Going through a divorce or break-up is tough! It’s a time of uncertainty and distress for individuals, children and families. Traditionally separating couples would run to their lawyers and...
Divorce Lawyers for Men! Are You Going Through Divorce?
Going through divorce or a break -up? For many men divorce is a time of stress and uncertainty. Often, men feel guilty especially if they have been unhappy for a long time and wanted the relationship to come to an end. Unfortunately, divorce may be triggered by...
Divorce and Lotto Wins – Who Gets What?
Divorce and lotto wins- who gets what? Sure, it’s not every day that you win lotto! But what happens when you win lotto and you're separated or divorce? Well, its your lucky day if your divorce is settled and finalised and many years have past since your break-up. If...
5 Divorce Mistakes That Can Cost You Money!
Divorce costs money! We know that divorce or separation costs money, not only are there costs of mediation, costs of lawyers and other experts- there are also divorce mistakes that cost people lots and lots of money! Divorce Mistakes Below are 5 Mistakes that people...
Can I relocate overseas with my child if I’m divorced?
Relocating overseas with your children when divorced! Many divorced parents struggle to live divorced and without the support of their family. This is why they want to relocate overseas and return to their support networks, friends and family. If you are wanting to...
Can I get Spousal Maintenance?
Have You have just separated or divorce and need financial support or maintenance - what can you do ? Many people, unfortunately find themselves in difficult financial circumstances when their marriage or de facto ( same-sex ) relationship breaks down or they get a ...
What can I do if my ex doesn’t follow Court Orders?
What can you do if your ex-partner simply won’t follow Court Orders? Do you always worry that your ex is not following Court Orders or Agreements? Are you unsure what to do? Or even how to get them to do what they’re supposed to do? The Family Law case of Ianello and...
Do You Need An Independent Children’s Lawyer?
What is the role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer? An independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) represents the best interests of a child and makes sure that this is the focus of any decisions regarding parenting arrangements. This is important because at times parents...
7 Things You Need to Know About Family Law Arbitration
Are you separated? Have you tried everything to end your property matters with your ex? No matter how hard you negotiate or mediate – you just can’t reach agreement? You fear the next step may be going to court, but this is the last thing you want. Going to court...
Why Collaborative Family Law is a Healthy Way to Divorce!
We know that divorce triggers distress, uncertainty and upheaval in people’s lives (including children and even pets). Every effort must be made to explore non-litigious (other options than going to court) ways of settling your divorce as amicably as possible. In...
Can a parent take a child out of the state without the other parent’s consent?
In child custody matters, taking a child out of the state without the other parent’s consent can pose several complex legal and emotional problems both for the parents and the child concerned. Relocation cases are by their nature high in conflict and sensitive....
I need Spousal Maintenance- what can I do ?
In the recent case of Dodt and Elei [2018], Mr Elei and Ms Dodt were in a de facto relationship. The relationship ended and Ms Dodt asked for spousal support. It was Ms Dodt’s position that she: Had not worked for 5 years She had some training and experience in the...
Pre-Nuptial Agreements and ‘the man of your dreams’
Imagine this… You are a self-made financially independent woman. In 2008 you meet the man whom you will later marry. Because you are a smart and savvy woman, you tell the ‘man of your dreams’ – that when you marry, you will keep all your assets and liabilities and he...
Who is a Parent? Artificial Insemination, Lesbians and Sperm donors!
The recent case of Parson and Anor and Masson [2018] sheds some light on this very complex area of family law. This is a case which went on appeal, and successfully overturned the primary Judge’s findings and decision that the biological father of the eldest child...
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