Timelines For A Property Settlement Unlike filing for divorce, which requires a couple to wait 12 months, negotiations and agreements relating to parenting and financial matters are able to commence immediately from the date of separation. In our work as family lawyers, each year we see a surge in requests to assist people who wish […]
READ MOREVaccination of Children: Can you vaccinate a child with one parent’s consent?
We are seeing a steady rise in enquiries from separated parents who differ in their views about Covid-19 vaccinations for their children. In Queensland, the start to the school year has been delayed by two weeks and commences on Monday the 7th of February. One reason stated for why this was decided, was to allow […]
READ MORETeam Announcement
Congratulations to Belinda Jeffrey We wish to congratulate Senior Associate Belinda Jeffrey who was recently successful in attaining accreditation as a Family Law Accredited Specialist. This accreditation requires significant time and effort and is a mark of significant knowledge and competency in family law. Congratulations Belinda.
READ MOREFamily Court Merger: The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia | What has changed since September 1st, 2021?
Following feedback from a long inquiry and various commissions into the Family Law system, on the first of September this year, new changes were implemented. Most significantly, there was a merging of the two Courts into one Court, now known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The objective of the merger was […]
READ MOREHelping children through divorce – 4 tips to help them through your separation and divorce
Divorce is never easy for anyone, but it can have a considerable impact on your children if you are not conscious of a few key elements. Social scientists and researchers have shown that overwhelmingly how your children will fare through your separation largely depends on the level of parental conflict and how long that lasts […]
READ MOREDivorce Resources For Parents
If you are reading this, you are likely to have some clients who are going through separation or divorce. As professionals who assist our mutual clients on legal and financial matters, it is in our best interests to be aware of potential issues that might arise for them. For this reason, we regularly write articles […]
READ MOREProcesses to get to an agreement after separation: property and finances
When it comes to financial agreements and divorce, there are a variety of processes in our tool kit that we can implement as family lawyers. The process that is recommended for you often will depend on the issues to be resolved and how pressing these are, the time frame you have been separated and the […]
READ MOREDivorce and superannuation entitlements: What happens to my super when I divorce?
When you are going through a separation or divorce, how financial assets will be split is a common query faced by our clients. In this article, we explore what happens to your superannuation when you divorce. Divorce and superannuation entitlements: how superannuation is treated in a divorce In divorce, superannuation is treated in a similar […]
READ MOREShould we get a binding child support agreement? The Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages and disadvantages of binding child support agreements When a couple is separating and they have children, there will normally be a property settlement and parenting orders involved. More often than not, one parent will also be required to pay the other parent child support. While this amount can be determined by a specific calculation, […]
READ MOREDo you suspect your spouse is hiding assets? The red flags to watch out for
When a couple decides to separate or even before then when they are encountering difficulties in the relationship, or trust has been eroded, suspicions can arise about whether the other spouse is hiding assets. These concerns usually arise when one person has been excluded or has chosen not to be proactively involved in the management […]
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