When a couple separate and have disagreements relating to their children, such as medical or educational decisions, or day to day issues that parents have different views on, Parenting Coordination may be an avenue of dispute resolution worth investigating. We’ve seen Parenting Coordination used in a few matters with our clients and we’ve witnessed it […]
READ MORESeparation & Divorce Without Court: The 4 Steps Before A Dispute Can Go To Court
Whether it be early or later in a separation, disputes commonly arise relating to the negotiation of time with children and how to divide finances and property. Most people are aware that when a family law matter goes to Court, it adds time, expense and stress to what is an already challenging process. This article […]
READ MOREInternational Property Settlements: Separation and Divorce When You Have Assets in Australia and Overseas
When a separating couple has assets in Australia and overseas, there are unique considerations to be aware of. International property settlements can easily stall. For many people going through separation, keeping the property settlement process moving along is high on their list of priorities. For others, there may be hesitancy to proceed with the property […]
READ MOREVoluntary and Involuntary Separation: Protecting Clients from issues relating to Ageing and Second Relationships
If you are an accountant, financial planner or a wills and estate lawyer, we wish to draw your attention to a family law issue that can affect your clients who are married or in a de facto relationship. Particularly in circumstances where they are in a second relationship or have a second family. In this […]
READ MOREPrecautions for your clients: How to protect assets from de facto relationships
As an accountant or financial advisor, you are often tasked with helping your clients structure or grow their wealth. In addition to this, a key area where you can be of assistance is in helping to protect your client’s assets. This can be even more important when your clients are in a de facto relationship […]
READ MOREChildren’s Rights To See Their Father & Mother: Child-Focused Parenting Arrangements
Childrens Rights To See Their Father (Or Mother) In 2006 changes were made to legislation relating to parenting agreements, and the idea of ‘equal shared parental responsibility’ was introduced into the Family Law Act. Unfortunately, a misconception arose that assumed equal shared parental responsibility meant equal shared time. What the term equal shared parental responsibility […]
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