Attachment Considerations in Parenting Arrangements
A research study in 2010 by Humphreys and Kiraly, found that while brain development begins in utero, it is only…
Author: Orlena Moloney
Orlena Moloney is one of the Directors at BGM Family Lawyers. She is a Collaboratively Trained Family Lawyer. Read Orlena's bio.
What you need to know about travelling with kids post-separation
Travelling with the kids becomes more complicated after a separation, especially if you’re planning on an overseas trip. Here’s what you need to know about travelling with kids post-separation.
What does age have to do with how a child deals with separation?
The Family Law Act provides a pathway that we, as family lawyers, follow with respect to the advice that we provide about…
Children’s Matters: Concerns About Risk
I met with a new client this week who had serious concerns about the safety of the children, whilst they…
How to Tell the Children about your Divorce
Telling your kids that you’re separating will probably be one of the most painful and difficult conversations you’ll ever face…
My child is 12, where they live is up to them!
There is a misconceived idea amongst some parents, that once their child turns 12 years of age the child is…
What Will Happen When I Meet My Family Lawyer For The First Time?
What happens at my first appointment? You have taken the step to make an appointment with a family lawyer, but…
What is a family report?
What is a Family Report? If there is a dispute as to what parenting arrangements are appropriate for children, it…
Relocating With Children – The Considerations For Both Parents
Being such a multi cultural island nation as ours, it is no wonder our Courts are regularly being asked to…
To include the children or not?
Child Inclusive Mediation”, in its name, seems at odds with how we practise law. How could we possibly include the…
Disneyland or bust!
BUT I PROMISED DISNEYLAND, WHAT NOW? So you have promised the kids a trip to Disneyland at the end of…
A relationship that is doomed to fail!
Reading Kate Graham’s blog this week about her step into the world of technology, reminded me of a topic I…
New beginnings.
Why did we divorce? I guess you could say we had trouble synchronizing. You know that carnival ride where two…
