Being impartial on partial property settlements
Commencing Family Court proceedings can be daunting – not only because it’s an emotional time in your life, but because…
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The ABCs of Child Support
Child support is a payment made by one parent to the other to assist him or her to meet the expenses…
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Relationship break downs — how do you sort out maintenance?
So, we have a relationship break down – how do we sort the maintenance? It is one of the most challenging…
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If circumstances change, so can Parenting Orders
In brief: It may come as a relief to some that Parenting Orders made by the court are not always set in…
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After the Mardi Gras glitter and glow why not pause for thought on the status of your relationship
In Brief “…it’s time to stand up and be counted, to turn your passion into purpose. Start something! Build momentum.”…
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Social media in family law proceedings — how is it used?
In brief Social media goes far beyond cat videos (although it might not always seem like it). We use it…
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Ashley who? — The Ashley Madison leak and the potential impact on families
In brief If you aren’t on the Ashley Madison database, at first blush the leak may seem exciting and an…
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It’s all in the timing
In brief You have heard it a thousand times before “Words once spoken can never be recalled.” When relationships come to…
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Your Separation Checklist
In BriefThinking of separating from your partner or are you already separated? To protect you and your family here are…
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Sexually Transmitted Debt: Are you liable for your ex’s debts upon separation?
In Brief Separating parties are often anxious to know whether they will become liable for their ex-partner’s debts upon separation…
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