As estate lawyers, we often have clients come in to make a Will and they have not heard of testamentary trusts. Or if they have heard of them, they assume they are overly complicated or just for those that have … Read More
Losing a family member will be trying at the best of times, but when there is a dispute over the will things can quickly become quite messy. It is ideal to try to resolve estate disputes without going to Court … Read More
How to find a divorce lawyer – 5 tips to find the right representation for you Going through a separation can be an emotional and worrying time. While the process has its challenges, finding the right divorce lawyer for your … Read More
In most family law and estate litigation disputes, the parties are required to attend mediation to attempt to resolve their dispute. This article describes what is involved and addresses the most commonly asked questions about mediation. What is mediation? Mediation … Read More
Many grandparents play an integral role in the lives of their grandchildren, spending time with them and developing a unique relationship. But in the case of separation or family breakdown, this relationship can be affected. This might happen where the … Read More
Interviews by Family Court Judges are not common and understandably, due to the nature of the job and in no small part. They work in a field where public policy and legislation exist specifically to protect the identification of those … Read More
On June 20 this year, legislation to assist Federal Courts and tribunals in the management of their security was passed in Parliament. The Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus QC described the new laws as clarifying and enhancing the powers available to security personnel … Read More
Moving in with a family member can have many benefits for an elderly person seeking companionship or extra help with daily activities; however, without the proper planning, these arrangements can cause significant heartache for all involved.
The breakdown of a relationship and changes to families are stressful for parents and children. These experiences are even more acute and distressing when a parent is told that the children will not spend time with them.
We often perceive family lawyers as lawyers out to “fight to the death” for their clients, draining their client’s precious funds along the way and leading to ugly battles in Court. But as the Federal Government has focussed its attention … Read More
Most separated parents who cannot agree about the care arrangements for their children are required to attend family dispute resolution, before seeking a resolution through the Courts. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your mediation … Read More
We often describe divorce or separation as a relationship “break-up”. However, for parents at least, a relationship does not end at separation. Recognising the emotional impacts of separation is important, particularly for parents learning to parent children within two households … Read More
Reaching an early agreement about the division of your property following a separation can save time, stress and money. Both parties are required to make an effort to explore options for settlement prior to going to Court.
The festive season can be exhausting, especially when you feel obliged to divide yourself between family members and their respective houses. Children of separated parents can feel this too. For separated parents, the challenge for the season is to focus … Read More
Separated parents will usually share in making long-term decisions for the benefit of their children. One long term decision relates to where a child will attend school. If parents cannot agree about their child’s schooling or one parent wants to … Read More
Australia is a party to the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The Convention aims to ensure that children who are wrongfully taken from, or retained in, another country are quickly returned.
Going through a separation can be a stressful and emotional process. There are a number of options available to you to help resolve your family law issue and it is important to choose the right process for you and your … Read More
The Government has recently announced it will invest more than $100 million towards funding family relationship services including post separation dispute resolution processes. Below are some options available for parties when trying to reach agreement about their family law matter.
The Government has recently announced it will invest more than $100 million towards funding family relationship services including post separation dispute resolution processes. Below are some options available for parties when trying to reach agreement about their family law matter.