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 […]
Understanding The Legal Process
This is actually the hard part for most people — seriously, this is not easy, and it takes time. Don’t expect any of these arrangements to be agreed on overnight, in the first week, or even in the first month or two. For some, this part of the family law process can take months or […]
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 […]
Domestic Violence in Men
A survey of domestic violence data in Australia revealed that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men have experienced at least one incident of violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15. WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Domestic violence occurs between people who are or have been in a close […]
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 […]
Shifting the Negativity
It is natural and often warranted to feel hard done by, ripped off and downright angry through separation and divorce. It can be easy to get sucked into a vortex of negativity. The negative feelings in your gut and heart, flow vigorously into negative thoughts in your mind like waves. These feelings of negativity may […]
The 7 Cs of Separation and Divorce
We have developed the 7 Cs to simplify and help you through your separation and divorce. The 7 Cs are not in reference to a legal term but rather a holistic approach to moving through the separation and divorce journey. It is a systematic way that is practical and deals with where you are now […]