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:
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.
As many of you may know, on and after 31 January 2019 a ‘My Health Record’ will be created unless you choose to opt out. For those of you who haven’t heard about it, a ‘My Health Record’ is an online summary of your key health information, so basically an electronic health care record that will be created for you and your children unless you choose to opt out. These details will inevitably include sensitive information including confidential health information and address and contact details.
So how does this effect family law clients?
One of the biggest complaints about going through a separation and dividing assets and making arrangements for children is the amount of legal fees parties might incur in the process. Nobody wants to spend an enormous amount of money on lawyers, something we here at Southern Waters Legal know and understand.
We often find that the higher a person’s fees get, the higher the personal stress that is experienced. Both are things that people should aim to avoid where possible, and below we list some things you can do to minimise both increasing legal fees and personal stress, in no particular order:
Christmas is an exciting time of year, one filled with love and laughter, but also quite a hectic time of year getting presents ready for family.
Finishing off jobs at work can cause emotions to rise and the stress that comes with it. So can you imagine what would happen in the event that your work involved not only ensuring that everything was done by the strict deadline of Christmas, but also fulfilling the wishes of billions of people around the world?
With school holidays coming up, it can be a difficult time for separated families to agree upon and juggle arrangements in relation to their children and what time they will spend with each parent.
Unfortunately for those families the tension and stress associated with making this decision can add to making the process more difficult.
People often talk about going through a ‘messy divorce’, when in fact, obtaining a divorce is the easiest part of separation. Are you considering getting a divorce and wondering what the process will be like?
Married couples in Australia can apply for divorce if their marriage has broken down irretrievably. To apply for an Application for Divorce the parties need to be separated for a period of at least 12 months; and
• One of the parties must regard Australia as their home and intend to live in Australia indefinitely or
• be an Australian citizen by birth, descent or grant of Australian Citizenship, or
• have lived in Australia and have done so for 12 months immediately before filing the divorce.