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…
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Do you have to pay child support if your child drops out of school in Australia?
Despite the government’s best efforts to ensure children complete their schooling, according to the latest data, the student retention rate…
Annulment vs. divorce: what’s the difference?
As Johnny Cash and June Carter sang in their hit song ‘Jackson,’ “We got married in a fever, hotter than…
De facto relationship vs. marriage: which is right for you?
According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, there’s been a steady decrease in the number of marriages in Australia…
Who stays in the family home after separation?
When couples go their separate ways, emotions run high and uncertainties abound. Among the many important decisions that need to…
My partner has a heap of credit card debt – Will I have to share that in our property settlement?
Breaking up is never easy, particularly when it comes to the untangling of joint finances. While both parties’ initial focus…
My partner cheated on me – will they be penalised in our financial settlement?
Although some couples can recover from cheating, others may feel that separation or divorce is their only option. In this…
4 Things You Can Do To Kick-Start Your Stalled Family Law Matter in 2023
Separating from your former partner can be emotionally taxing at the best of times. But it can be even more…
What is Spousal Maintenance & When are you Entitled to it?
The end of a relationship is often followed by an unbundling of finances. If one party is not as well-off as the other, it could put them in a difficult financial position.
In that situation, they might be entitled to spousal maintenance.
What is Family Dispute Resolution and How Does it Work?
In a separation or divorce, couples who can’t agree on parenting arrangements for their children may eventually be forced to…
Will I Be Able To Keep My Inheritance If I Separate?
Separation is an emotional time for any family. Emotions can, however, be heightened, if one of the spouses has recently…
What Should I Know After An Initial Consultation With A Family Lawyer?
Making an appointment with a family lawyer is no doubt a daunting prospect for most clients. At a distressing time,…
Winds (or stiff breeze) of Change in law practices
As anyone who knows me well will tell you, change is not something I embrace or even shake hands with…
Managing Toxic Communications: 5 Steps Before You Press ‘Send’
In last week’s blog I wrote about changing the way we interact with our former partners and co-parents, so as…
Letting Go: How To Communicate After Marriage Separation & Keep Your Sanity
In my experience, the most bitter post-marriage separation relationships started out harmlessly enough – guarded, but functional. However, at some…
Section of the Family Law Act Repealed
The Quirk in the Family Law Act As lawyers, we have long been aware of the “quirk” in the Family…
