Full and frank financial disclosure from both parties is essential when a separated couple is going through a property settlement and dividing their assets. If someone is hiding assets in a divorce, whether that be in the lead up to separation, or anytime between separation and before the property settlement has been finalised, it can […]
READ MOREHow To Divorce Well: Working Together To Plan Your Life Apart
As family lawyers, we see first-hand the toll that the separation and divorce process can take on clients. However, it doesn’t have to be the acrimonious, drawn-out and expensive process some people would have you believe. We do see many people who, while still experiencing the grief and significant change that the end of a […]
READ MOREWhat is parental alienation?
Parental alienation following separation is a little discussed topic, possibly because it is controversial and can be difficult to prove. The aftermath of separation and navigating the nuances of co-parenting relationships where there is high conflict can occasionally take parents and children into murky waters. Ones they never imagined they would ever have to wade […]
READ MOREMy day as a family lawyer – Olivia Phillips
When talking to people outside of the legal profession, I have noticed that there are many different perceptions about the role of a lawyer and how we carry out our daily tasks. In some people’s minds it is all paperwork and administrative tasks. While others assume it is all action, with our days spent litigating […]
READ MOREWhat does a forensic accountant do in divorce?
For your clients who are going through divorce, it can be a complex and stressful process. Often the process can be delayed when there is complexity or there are a considerable number of financial assets to consider. Both parties involved in a property settlement need to provide financial information to verify their current asset position […]
READ MORECOVID-19 and changes to child support agreements
As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic has not just hit us with a virus but with an overwhelming amount of indefinite uncertainty too. It is safe to say, no one can tell you where the world will be in a month from now, let alone a year. Our minds are constantly having to readapt to […]
READ MOREDispelling the myths – what you must know when separating
You may hear stories from friends and family about what happened during their divorce. Perhaps you’ve seen separation or divorce play out or portrayed on television that shapes what you think may happen when you separate. As a family lawyer, I’ve heard some common myths come up time and time again and I wanted to […]
READ MOREFinalising your property settlement – how to avoid buyer’s remorse
Contrary to popular belief, the action of ‘keeping the lawyers out of it’ is often the catalyst for a troublesome property settlement. The key to a streamlined property settlement is to only make agreements that you know will be final. Conflict occurs when one party does not maintain their end of what they agreed to […]
READ MOREI can fix this myself – the dangers of going rogue on your lawyer
At times there is a misconception that lawyers say or do particular things to ‘rack up more fees’. In the practice I work in, I can safely say the actions and advice we offer are purely for the benefit of our clients. We manage multiple cases at a time and don’t wish to unduly extend […]
READ MORESeparating while overseas but have assets in Australia?
When couples who have accumulated assets in countries other than Australia decide to separate, it is important to understand that a Court in other countries may take a differing approach to family law disputes than here in Australia. We have worked with a number of Australian citizens going through separation or divorce with international intricacies, […]
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