Separation and divorce can be challenging for families, especially when there are children involved. One of the most significant decisions that separated parents have to make is where the children will live and how parenting responsibilities will be divided. A new co-parenting arrangement has emerged in recent years known as “nesting.” So what is nesting and would it work for you?
Unfortunately, a number of family law matters involve what is referred to as ‘coercive control’. However, in a positive move towards protecting people navigating family violence whilst going through the process of separating from their former partner, the NSW Government has now passed legislation criminalising coercive control. Read more in our article…
Unfortunately, many of those who are looking for legal advice and assistance in family law upon separation have also experienced, criminal proceedings in the Local Court or District Courts. What happens in criminal proceedings may affect the outcome of your parenting or property proceedings. Read more in our article…
Couples who want financial security can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) at any time during their relationship, this is dependent upon the nature and stage of their relationship. In a Binding Financial Agreement a couple can set out how their property and other assets would be divided if they were to separate. Read more in our article…
Couples who want financial security can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) at any time during their relationship, this is dependent upon the nature and stage of their relationship. In a Binding Financial Agreement a couple can set out how their property and other assets would be divided if they were to separate. Read more in our article…
Many couples ask the question “when do we legally become a de facto couple and when can my partner make a claim upon my assets”? So when is your relationship considered de facto?
Clients who have been separated for a period of time often ask us “At what age can my child make a decision about who they live with?” So does a magic age exist? Caitlin and Leona discuss this in our next Family Law frequently asked questions.
Our experienced Family Law team is bringing a new video series with Frequently Asked Family Law Questions. In our next episode, Leona and Chloe discuss “In our Family Law FAQs, Leona and Chloe discuss “are time limits you need to consider when dealing with events following your separation?”.
Clients who have been separated for a period of time often ask us “At what age can my child make a decision about who they live with?” So does a magic age exist? Caitlin and Leona discuss this in our next Family Law frequently asked questions.
Our experienced Family Law team is bringing a new video series with Frequently Asked Family Law Questions. In our next episode, Leona and Laura discuss “What is a prenup, and can you have one in Australia?”.