Four 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
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges and sparked questions for family lawyers about co-parenting arrangements and handovers during periods of restriction and lockdown.
Read moreCo-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.
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