Pre-action Procedures (mediation/S60I Certificate)
Going through negotiations regarding your family and the parenting arrangements is not always a smooth sailing process. Often we find clients reach a certain point where negotiations between themselves and the other parent are not progressing and you might be at a stalemate. You may have thought about going to Court regarding your parenting […]
What Steps to Consider Before Leaving Your Relationship
Deciding whether to separate from your spouse is no doubt a difficult decision to make. When considering whether to separate you may have consulted with close friends or family members, counsellors, or financial advisors, to obtain some advice on what you should do next. We also recommend that you obtain legal advice from a family […]
How to Tell the Kids You Are Separating
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. Most children of school age […]
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility on Care Arrangements
If you’ve searched for information on equal shared parental responsibility, there’s a good chance you’ve come across content describing a legal presumption that no longer applies. This is one of the most misunderstood areas of family law Australia has seen in years, and it’s worth setting the record straight before looking at what actually happens […]
Checklist: Before You Leave the Family Home
If you are the one leaving the family home, it is important to put a few things in place and be as prepared as possible. Separation is rarely predictable, and emotions can run high once a decision has been made, so a clear separation checklist can help you think straight when it matters most. It […]
How To Let Go
Letting go is hard to do especially when you are in the middle of your pain, grieving, and loss. When is it too soon to let go, and when is letting go well overdue, everyone has an opinion when you are going through a divorce about what is right and wrong. When I was going […]
Steps For Negotiating A Property Settlement
Make sure you remain calm and respectful when negotiating your property settlement. It will go a long way to being able to resolve your matter if you stay on task and keep a business-like approach as much as possible. HERE ARE 10 PRACTICAL STEPS TO HELP YOU NEGOTIATE YOUR PROPERTY SETTLEMENT: Step 1. Write down […]
Separation – Can You Change the Locks?
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, CAN YOU CHANGE THE LOCKS? […]
The Importance of Being Financially Informed
This year, I read a book written by Kim Kiyosaki calledRich Woman. Kim is the wife of Robert Kiyosaki the author of the famous bookRich Dad, Poor Dad. Kim is wealthy in her own right and is a savvy author and public speaker on financial issues for women. In her book, Kim says that she […]