A recent Full Court decision highlighted the need for parties to be aware of strict time limits under the child support legislation and complexities involved without first having received independent specialist advice from a family lawyer. In this particular case, the… Read more Case review – Child Support Update – Beware of Time Limits
Parenting and mental health issues in family law
Often one of the most difficult parts of separation is the fact that one or both of the parents are experiencing serious mental health issues or other problems that have either led to the breakdown of the relationship or been part… Read more Parenting and mental health issues in family law
Parenting Arrangements – 5 nights v week about
We often have disputes where clients will be contesting the difference between four or five nights a fortnight and a week about arrangement. It got me thinking as to what the real differences are (if any) that drives these disputes. The… Read more Parenting Arrangements – 5 nights v week about
Unwinding Complex Family Law Financial Disputes – Part 3 – Valuing the proprietary interests of the husband and wife
So far in this series of articles I have identified the type of family lawyer you need to engage and the importance of the initial steps of compiling a detailed schedule of legal and equitable interests of the husband and wife… Read more Unwinding Complex Family Law Financial Disputes – Part 3 – Valuing the proprietary interests of the husband and wife
Important time limits
As we are coming up to the Christmas and festive break it is important to perhaps remember that in family law, there are a few time limits that are important for parties to be aware of and not to lose sight… Read more Important time limits
Should I Appeal?
We are asked this question often – thankfully it does not usually come from our clients but from other prospective new clients who have been upset at outcomes in the Family Court or Federal Circuit Court. Whether it relates to a… Read more Should I Appeal?
Unwinding Complex Family Law Financial Disputes – Part 2 – Identifying Proprietary Interests of the Husband and Wife
In every family law property settlement it is always important to identify the interest in property that each of the husband and wife has as the current date. The High Court has told us that there is no such thing as… Read more Unwinding Complex Family Law Financial Disputes – Part 2 – Identifying Proprietary Interests of the Husband and Wife
The Importance of Due Diligence before drafting a BFA / Pre-nuptial
In my view, it is becoming increasingly more important for parties to seriously consider entering into a Financial Agreement that is binding (colloquially called a pre-nuptial agreement) before entering second or third relationships. The reason for this is the ongoing uncertainty… Read more The Importance of Due Diligence before drafting a BFA / Pre-nuptial
Do-It-Yourself Divorce – Beware Fake Innovation and AI Packages
I have noticed recently an increase in the number of so-called experts out there who are trying to sell to the public some sort of artificial package that purports to do the job that a family lawyer would normally do. For… Read more Do-It-Yourself Divorce – Beware Fake Innovation and AI Packages
Unwinding Complex Family Law Financial Disputes – Part 1 – Choosing the Right Family Lawyer
The process and concepts to be applied by a family lawyer when dealing with a complex financial matter are really no different to those involved in a straightforward financial matter. There are still four basic steps to a just and equitable… Read more Unwinding Complex Family Law Financial Disputes – Part 1 – Choosing the Right Family Lawyer
