The truth is that, in many cases, people going through a separation don’t need to retain a family lawyer to run their case. You may be surprised to hear that from a family lawyer, but it is true. Your family law legal issues, whether it is property division or parenting, [...]
As family lawyers in Brisbane & the Gold Coast, we often get enquires from parents who are worried that the other parent might take a child overseas without consent. One of the first questions we will ask is whether the child has a passport. If there is no passport issued [...]
Child Support is commonly known to be managed by the Child Support Agency, where the amount paid to the primary carer for the care of a child is calculated based on a formula created by the Agency. The formula created by the Agency looks at the child’s age, how many [...]
Discussing and reaching agreement on the parenting arrangements for your child or children is a difficult task within itself. You may have ideas in your mind of what you would like the arrangements to be, which may or may not be in line with the other parent’s views on what [...]
There are some circumstances where a child’s time with their parent (or extended family such as grandparents) will need to be supervised. The primary factor to take into consideration regarding parenting arrangements is what is in the child’s best interests. We also need to take into account the need to [...]
Divorce or separation can be quite daunting, particularly from a financial perspective. When two people commence a relationship or marry, they often merge their assets and income. When they separate, it can put a strain on the parties financially as they each move on to be supporting households on their own. [...]
During divorce proceedings where children are involved, the Family Law Act prescribes that the child or children have the opportunity to have a meaningful relationship with both parents. This can have a different meaning for different families, depending on a range of circumstances. Even in circumstances where separated parents might [...]
Child Abduction Australia Children being abducted by the parent or a family member is more common in Australia than you may think. Generally, this could happen when the parent or a family member is not satisfied with the current parenting arrangements and decide to leave the area or the country without [...]
The answer to this question slightly differs depending on whether you have Court Orders regarding care arrangements for your children or not. However, in any instance, the first step towards resolving your issue should be through mediation to avoid the costs and time delays often incurred through Court proceedings. Mediation [...]
Going to Court for your family law matter can be costly, time-consuming, and stressful. Therefore, it is usually beneficial to settle before commencing Court proceedings so you can move forward with your life sooner with clarity and certainty. Settling Your Family Law Matter There are various ways you can settle [...]
