Separation Post COVID 19 – Relocation of children and the importance of planning now
Separation is tough! Especially when there are children involved but add a pandemic into the mix and it is next level. In…
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COVID-19 | Spousal Maintenance Applications and Modification of a Spouse Maintenance Order
The health and economic chaos caused by COVID ‑19 has already proven to be far reaching in Australia and throughout…
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COVID-19 | Too much time together….are you thinking of leaving the Family Home?
Social distancing and travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic is creating stress on families. This stress is heightened significantly if…
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Parenting arrangements during COVID-19
The phrase ‘unprecedented’ has been used consistently in the recent weeks and this is particularly true for Family Law in…
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Top 5 ‘Did you knows’ about getting a divorce
#1. Did you know that you do not actually need the consent of your former spouse to get a divorce? In…
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Cyber or Online Abuse During and After Separation and Helpful Tips
Technology facilitated violence and abuse is a serious issue. When people separate it is not uncommon for a disgruntled spouse to turn…
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Disagree with a valuation by jointly instructed single expert? What not to do!
The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) sets out the general principles the Court will consider when determining financial disputes after…
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Mediate, collaborate or litigate — resolving your Family Law matter
There are a number of ways in which you can resolve your financial and parenting issues after a relationship breakdown. The first and…
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How are pre-relationship assets treated in a property settlement? Are they included or excluded?
After separation the parties to a marriage or a defacto relationship are entitled to seek a division of assets of the relationship. The…
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What happens to children on the death of a residential parent in the context of divorce and separation
There is no automatic right for the surviving parent to have the care of children after the death of the…
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