Going through a separation is stressful and for many can be a time filled with fear and uncertainty. This is especially the case when there are children involved and there is a high level of conflict. Sometimes a situation may arise where, as a parent, you feel the need to look for ways to gather […]
READ MOREFamily Law Mediation: Resolving Parenting and Property Disputes
Family law mediation is the process where a mediator, usually an experienced family lawyer, barrister or former Judge, assists people in dispute to negotiate a mutually satisfactory resolution and avoid Court. The Federal Circuit and Family Court Rules of Australia Rules which were introduced in 2021 require parties to take genuine steps to resolve their […]
READ MORESelf Care During Separation and Divorce
The impact that separation and divorce has on an individual has been recognised by social scientists as being one of the most significant emotional experiences that a person can endure. As family lawyers, we are often working with our clients during one of the most difficult times in their lives. While it is our role […]
READ MOREAccountants: The financial disclosure obligations for divorcing clients
Throughout the course of a property settlement, clients have a continuing obligation to provide the other party, in a timely manner, with all documents and information relevant to their property settlement and are (or have been) in their possession or under their control. This obligation continues until their property settlement is finalised. If your client […]
READ MORE‘I just want what is fair!’ Parenting arrangements and the law
There is no doubt that going through a separation or divorce can be an incredibly stressful experience. It is particularly hard for those parents who are not able to spend as much time as they would like with their children. The type of comment that we often hear from parents who are involved in a […]
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