Separating from or divorcing a person with whom you share children can be quite daunting from a financial perspective. To assist with the costs involved with raising children, separated parents have a legal obligation to pay child support. What Is Child Support? Child support is a regular, periodic payment made [...]
Whilst you can go down the route of divorce without a lawyer it can be quite stressful. We’ve compiled five main reasons why you might want to consider using a divorce lawyer. Whilst you might start the process quite amicably, it can soon turn sour as emotions run high. A [...]
Divorce and separation can be difficult. We’ve compiled a list of things you might need to consider when splitting from your partner. Expect to feel every emotion, and sometimes all of them in one day. Your emotions can vary from day-to-day, minute-to-minute. But rest assured time is a healer and [...]
Over the last few years, I have become more and more aware of the strains and stressors of living life as a lawyer. Our busy schedules and our work with complex cases often means that our self-care can take a hit. I know my own experience, and from talking to [...]
When two people decide to divorce it can be an emotional time, filled with a lot of uncertainty. Whilst the tell-tale signs might have been there for your children to pick up on, it is very important that both parents are united when they break the news to their children. [...]
When you separate from your partner the first thing you might want is some space. Unfortunately, the realities of the situation are you need to work out a living situation for both parties. If You Partner Goes Away for Work or Even Just Pops Out for a Round of Golf, [...]
Sometimes, whether one or both of you wanted the divorce, when you start discussing the terms, things can get very messy. You might be surprised to hear that amicable divorces happen all the time. Whilst not necessarily easy, they are possible. At Caldwell Family Lawyers on the Gold Coast, we [...]
You’re talking about spending the rest of your life together and then someone throws up the idea of a prenuptial agreement. If handled incorrectly it can become quite a heated debate. It is becoming more and more common for couples to hash out the financial details should they not get [...]
Right to See Your Child / Children Many broken marriages and de facto relationships that involve children include a shared parenting arrangement or sole parenting arrangement (also known as a parenting plan) and provide both parties the opportunity to spend quality time with the child/children. The majority of the time, [...]
Post-separation and divorce one of the parties in the relationship may be required to provide periodic financial support to the ex-partner or the child from the relationship. There are two types of support mechanisms: spousal support; and child support and maintenance. SPOUSAL SUPPORT Spousal support or maintenance can be applied [...]
