The Different People That You May Need on Your Family Law Team
There can be many different types of people, services and roles that you may come across when you are going through a family law matter in Australia. Unless you are a lawyer or even a family lawyer, it can be difficult to understand who you need on your family law team to get the outcome […]
Changing Your Passwords After Separation
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 me — we have had many […]
Signs That You May Not Need a Lawyer
NOT EVERYONE GOING THROUGH A SEPARATION OR DIVORCE NEEDS A LAWYER, (I BET THAT YOU NEVER EXPECTED TO HEAR THAT FROM A LAWYER!). These are some signs that you may be able to amicably resolve your family law matter on your own: You are able to amicably communicate with each other This means that you […]
Where Do You Stand legally?
It is really important, from as early on as possible or even before you separate, to know where you stand legally. There is nothing to be afraid of here; it doesn’t mean that you need to take action, retain a lawyer or turn your life upside down. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) is a […]
My Partner Had An Affair. Does That Mean I Get More From The Property Settlement?
The short answer is no! The idea of divorce is a difficult topic to think about, but when infidelity is involved, it can make the situation even more challenging. It’s normal to have questions about the impact of an affair on a property settlement. Will it give you more entitlements to assets? Or will it […]
Mediation for Parenting
What is Mediation in Family Law? Mediation is simply a negotiation with the assistance of a ‘middle person’, called a mediator. The mediator is there to help you and the other parent negotiate an outcome if you are unable to agree on what is in your children’s best interest. Often, but not always, a mediator […]
Other Important Things to Take Care of Now You Are Separated
VALUABLE DOCUMENTS During the beginning of your family law matter, there are many valuable documents that you should obtain. It is not uncommon for these documents to disappear after separation, and it can be a painful process to either get them back or apply for new ones. Documents that you should consider keeping safe in […]
4 Steps That Will Help You Separate Amicably
Standing in front of the altar and saying, “I do,” never conjure up images of finding out about an affair or going through a dreaded divorce later on in a marriage. We all enter into our marriage with dreams of everlasting bliss and happiness, believing our partner will be faithful to us no matter what. […]
What is Spousal Maintenance?
You may have heard of this before, or maybe you’ve seen American stories in which it is referred to as alimony. Spousal maintenance is a remedy prescribed in the Family Law Act for a former spouse to seek financial support from their ex-partner after separation. Spousal maintenance can be periodical or lump-sum payments made by one […]
How to Know Whether You Need a Lawyer or Not
The reality is that not all individuals navigating a separation necessarily need the expertise of a family lawyer to arbitrate their case. This truth might appear unusual, particularly coming from a family law firm, but it is the reality. Your family law issues, whether related to property division or child custody, might not be overly […]