Co-Parenting Applications
Wednesday, 8 January, 2020
Being able to effectively and respectfully communicate with a co-parent can be difficult. It is important, however, that your children can see their parents communicate and respect one another. Some cost more than a communication book but the transparency and accountability the apps provide may be very valuable.
Read moreDecorations Away and Looking to 2020
Thursday, 2 January, 2020
Pilot program trialing for property pools under $500,000
Read moreParenting
Monday, 2 December, 2019
It's better to seek agreement with the other parent than seek parenting orders!
Read moreA closer look at Collaborative Practice
Friday, 29 November, 2019
Divorce and separation are life changing events. Most people will be touched by divorce in one way or another throughout their lives. We, as family lawyers, see firsthand the difficulty and uncertainty people face when going through a relationship breakdown. Separation not only affects the parties going through it, but their children, families and friends.
Read moreGifts and Loans in Family Law
Thursday, 31 October, 2019
There is often confusion surrounding loans or gifts of money which are received by a party or parties to a relationship, and if or how these payments may be repaid upon separation.
Read moreAdvance Care Directive
Thursday, 17 October, 2019
Have you recently prepared an Advance Care Directive?
Read moreChild support and school fees. Who pays?
Wednesday, 25 September, 2019
Child support does not include payment of school fees unless there is a change of Change of Assessment by the Child Support Agency a Child Support Agreement or an order by the Court.
Read moreWhy choosing the right family lawyer can significantly impact the outcome of your separation
Wednesday, 28 August, 2019
Seeing a lawyer for the first time can be a daunting and overwhelming experience, particularly when already facing the emotional stress of a separation. That is why choosing the right family lawyer from the start is such an important decision.
Read morePost Separation Inheritances
Tuesday, 23 July, 2019
If you or your former partner receive an inheritance after separation, and before there has been a property settlement, it is important to consider whether and how the inheritance is to be included in the shared pool of property.
Read moreI want some too!
Tuesday, 2 July, 2019
The likelihood of the success of an adult child in a claim for further provision from an estate is often a matter to be considered by a person when making a will.
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