Birdnesting: the New Hype but Does It Work? – Podcast Episode 79

What is birdnesting and can it be implemented in parenting arrangements post-separation? On today’s podcast, our Senior Associate Dannielle Young will explain the parenting arrangement of ‘birdnesting’ and discuss some advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement. Birdnesting is the term given to the arrangement where children remain in the family home post-separation and the parents […]

Pets Are Victims of Domestic Abuse Too.

It’s heartbreaking to acknowledge, but animals, often regarded as comforting family members, can become targets in domestic disputes. Abusive partners, seeking to exert control or instil fear, sometimes harm or threaten these innocent creatures. Consequently, many individuals facing domestic violence grapple with the painful decision of leaving their beloved pets behind when seeking safety. Disturbingly, […]

Determining Your Legal Position

Understanding the Complex Landscape of Family Law Navigating through a divorce or separation can be emotionally and legally challenging. Facing domestic violence? Need to safeguard your assets before entering the bonds of matrimony? Are you uncertain about your child’s rights in the intricate web of Australian family law? Expert Knowledge is Essential The Family Law […]

10 Common Family Law Myths Dispelled

This little tip could save you months of anguish….. Not everything that you hear about family law and divorce in Australia is true! There are many myths about family law in Australia, as you go through your own separation, you will hear many stories of other people’s divorces and usually they are not great stories, […]

Parenting Plans

Navigating through a divorce proceeding, one of the greatest hurdles can be finalising the care arrangements for the children. It is often the children who are more affected by the dissolution of marriage than the parents. Amid this upheaval, it’s crucial to bear in mind that the child’s relationship with both parents remains intact, even […]