by Pamela Cominos | May 6, 2017 | Divorce, Family Violence, Health and Wellbeing, Parenting / Custody
If you are considering divorce and you have children, you will know that it is not an easy decision to make. You will know that for children their will be a period of grief, change and uncertainty. A recent study from the United Kingdom which observed and interviewed...
by Pamela Cominos | Apr 25, 2017 | General Legal Matters, Health and Wellbeing
Telling Children about your Divorce! It can be tough just telling your friends and family that your marriage is over, but how do you tell your children that you are getting a divorce? Unfortunately, we all can’t just hit the skip button on our life-remotes so...
by Pamela Cominos | Apr 22, 2017 | Divorce
Now that your divorce is over , and you have settled your financial and child custody battles, hopefully you will feel a sense of relief and you can move forward in your life. Being divorced however is not enough in protecting your assets from your ex. You need to...
by Pamela Cominos | Apr 15, 2017 | General Legal Matters, Wills and Estates
“Getting your affairs in order” should not be a once in a life event – even though for some it can take a lifetime to be ready to do so. Estate planning is not a set and forget process. Strictly speaking, everyone should make a Will and Enduring Power of Attorney when...
by Pamela Cominos | Apr 12, 2017 | Health and Wellbeing, Parenting / Custody
The Easter bunny is back in town, and his arrival has been apparent since January, with bunnies and Easter eggs already on the shelves. So how do you ensure your kids will enjoy the school holiday break if you are separated? If you are fresh from separation or have...
by Pamela Cominos | Apr 11, 2017 | Property and Money
When a relationship breaks down, the question of “who gets what?” is on everyone’s minds, but how does the Family Court of Australia determine who gets the family pet? As the High Court of Australia has made clear in Stanford v Stanford the best way to go about...