Why You Should Consider Counselling for Separation
Relationship counselling is usually seen as a way for couples to reconcile. But if your relationship is irreconcilable and you’ve…
What does age have to do with how a child deals with separation?
The Family Law Act provides a pathway that we, as family lawyers, follow with respect to the advice that we provide about…
What Should I Know After An Initial Consultation With A Family Lawyer?
Making an appointment with a family lawyer is no doubt a daunting prospect for most clients. At a distressing time,…
How do assets get divided when couples divorce?
In a perfect world, couples would amicably agree about ‘who gets what’ in a divorce. Unfortunately, that’s not the scenario…
Can I Stop My Spouse Getting A Divorce?
Admittedly, this is not something that comes up very often. I suspect that is usually because when clients come to…
Children’s Matters: Concerns About Risk
I met with a new client this week who had serious concerns about the safety of the children, whilst they…
How to get your Family Law Matter Done & Dusted in 2022
A new year is traditionally a time for fresh starts. And for some of us, this could include reflecting on…
3 Back-to-School Tips for Separated Parents
Locking down arrangements for the next school year becomes a little more complicated when you have separated from your partner.…
How do Child Support Agreements work?
Sadly, relationships sometimes end. If no children are involved, it’s typically a case of dividing the ‘money’ – after which the…
Arbitration can save you from a long, expensive & painful divorce
Divorce can be as expensive as it is upsetting, particularly if it ends up in a drawn-out courtroom trial. But…
5 tips to surviving lockdown as a separated couple
Separating can, at the best of times, feel like running an emotional gauntlet. Add stay-at-home orders and social distancing into…
5 Biggest Myths About Family Law
Family law is complex, and its complexity adds to the countless myths surrounding the topic. These myths can add yet…
How to Tell the Children about your Divorce
Telling your kids that you’re separating will probably be one of the most painful and difficult conversations you’ll ever face…
How To Save An Unhappy Marriage
Can you guess the most important and frequent topic of conversation between couples? It’s money, according to an Ameriprise Financial…
My former husband and I have 50/50 care of our 10 year old child. Our child attends the local primary school. The child’s wishes are to continue to go to that school. My ex husband wants our child to go to private school, which I cannot afford. Can I enrol child in local high school for next year, or do I need my ex husband’s consent?
A dispute as to a change in schooling for a child raises two important questions for consideration: Who makes this…
My child is 12, where they live is up to them!
There is a misconceived idea amongst some parents, that once their child turns 12 years of age the child is…
