Preparing for Mediation
Tuesday, 30 March, 2021
The success of a mediation is increased if the participants understand the process and come to mediation prepared to find a mutually agreeable solution and not focus on preparing for trial. The cost in both time and money to proceed to litigation often outweighs the benefit of focusing on uncovering participants’ interests and seeking an early settlement before huge costs have been incurred.
Read moreSplitting Superannuation
Friday, 26 February, 2021
When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down the Family Law Act allows superannuation to be divided.
Read moreBut you promised!
Monday, 21 December, 2020
An agreement (unless a binding financial agreement) between parties, cannot bind the Court in any property proceedings under either s 79 or s 90SM of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (see Woodcock and Woodcock (1997) FLC 92-739).
Read moreImplementation of a COVID-19 Immunisation of Children Program
Monday, 30 November, 2020
Recent discussion has emerged surrounding the implementation of a Coronavirus vaccination and related parenting issues in family law. Consideration of the challenges presented by COVID-19 has prompted a number of questions as to how the Family Court will respond when confronted with the issue of parents immunising their children against Coronavirus.
Read moreWhen are Binding Financial Agreements Binding
Friday, 30 October, 2020
SECT 90G FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 sets out when financial agreements are binding
Read moreChoosing a Marriage Counsellor
Sunday, 2 August, 2020
The breakdown of your relationship is likely to be one of the most emotional events in your life. It has been said that the only greater emotional event in your life is the death of a child and that the end of your marriage is more traumatic than the death of your partner.
Read moreFour Rules for Newly Separated Parents
Monday, 4 May, 2020
Here at Swan Family Lawyers we understand that co-parenting post separation can be extremely challenging – especially if the relationship did not end amicably.
Read moreNovel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and executing your Will
Friday, 3 April, 2020
The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing the way in which people conduct their lives. The promotion of self-isolation and social distancing during this unprecedented period is encouraging businesses across the country to innovate. This includes legal practices.
Read moreCoronavirus and Co-Parenting
Monday, 30 March, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, people are being encouraged to practice social distancing and isolation as well as limiting social gatherings to 2 people. As family lawyers, we are being asked how to manage shared parenting in these challenging and unprecedented times.
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