In our Family Law video series we discuss the common questions we get asked by our clients. In this video Georgia and Leona discuss avoiding the court process in a family law matter.
If you are going through the process of Separation and Divorce and you don’t want to end up in court, what can you do? what are your options?
In our Family Law video series we discuss the common questions we get asked by our clients. In this video Georgia and Leona discuss how does divorce work and is this the ‘messy’ part of the process?
A basic estate plan should have 3 essential documents including a Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship. As you can see from the diagram below, a Will covers your assets in the event of your death whereas the Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship cover your affairs in the event of your incapacity. All three documents are equally as important given they cover off on different scenarios. More information on each document is outlined below.
When parents are separated, communicating with each other can sometimes be difficult. Emotions are high and arrangements need to be made for the children but parents are still human and still feel the hurt associated with the breakdown of a relationship. That said, responsible parents need to find ways to co-parent harmoniously and with the children front of mind. These days, there is technology that can assist separated parents with their communication if face-to-face communication proves to be difficult.
If you are a separated parent and having difficulty communicating about your children, here are some helpful apps you might like to trial:
Stepping into a Courtroom can be a daunting prospect. It’s very formal, there are rules of etiquette to be followed and just generally you probably don’t want to be there.
If you do find yourself in a Courtroom, then here are some tips on how to behave in and around the Court:
In this age of technology, money is being transferred electronically on a daily basis. We pay our bills, we transfer money to our friends for dinner and we help out our family. More and more, this is happening by way of electronic funds transfer.
Most of us are incredibly diligent in double and triple checking that we are sending money to the right account, however we are also human, and accidents happen. So what happens if your fingers slip and you transfer money to the wrong account?
Going through a separation can be one of the most challenging times a person will experience. It is challenging both emotionally and financially and the challenges faced by parties going through a separation can sometimes lead to poor decision-making. In our experience, there are some really common mistakes that parties make when going through their separation. Here are our top 5:
It is no secret that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. However, communication is also key to a healthy (insofar as it can be healthy) separation. A breakdown in communication during a relationship can lead to separation and a breakdown in communication whilst going through a separation can lead to heightened emotional stress and difficulties being able to resolve your matter.
As such, we have set out below, our 10 top tips for communicating better with your ex in no particular order:
This weekend is Mother’s Day, a day that most children recall with fondness in their later years. Unfortunately, for separated parents it can be a difficult day to navigate. To avoid any stress or conflict on the day, it is a good idea to discuss and coordinate a clear arrangement with your former partner now.