Most Family Law matters don't go to court! So what else happens? In the podcast Caralee breaks down...1. Kitchen Table Negotiations;2. Retaining a Lawyer to help negotiate;3. Attending Mediation; and4. Filing an application with the Federal Circuit Court...Listen up as Caralee steps you through what each method means and when do start thinking [...]
There are some things you can’t change Have compassion and accept that you can’t change your ex-partner, who they are, what they have done, who their new partner is, or what they choose to do. You can, however, choose how you behave, which will greatly influence your process. Acting with [...]
During your Family Law matter, it is very important to watch what you say and when, so you do need to be careful that you don't make the separation more complicated than it needs to be. Saying things like the following, need to be avoided in order to [...]
Around the time of separation, it can be really difficult to know who stays and who goes. It is important to know your rights and obligations at this difficult and uncertain time. Everyone’s circumstances are different and it is important that you are both as practical as possible, however often emotions [...]
The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia have embarked on a new pathway to assist families who have experienced family violence and other safety risks to navigate the family law system. The Lighthouse Project is now live in selected registries of these Courts. We are fortunate that Brisbane [...]
Unless you are a lawyer, it can be difficult to understand who is who in the zoo when it comes to the law. It is confusing! This can often be daunting as before separation; you might have no idea of the roles played by different people with different job titles. [...]
New Podcast Episode! This one is for the women in Divorce, as we will be speaking about whether you should change your name after your divorce? There is no right or wrong here, it is a personal preference that doesn't have any significant difference on your family law [...]
Life after separation is a difficult time for most people, add the extra worry of having to work out how your children are going to spend time with each parent, and there is no wonder why parents can be left feeling overwhelmed. However, if you and your ex-partner [...]
Be clever here. You are now separated, and you are not only entitled to your privacy, but you need to claim it. It is very important that you have healthy boundaries with your ex-partner. You may think he or she would not betray your confidence, but they do, believe [...]
You are now single, and there are loads of decisions you are going to need to make during this transition period. These decisions are important — they will shape your future and the future of your children. You need to be able to make clear decisions that are free from [...]
