How Do I Tell The Kids About Our Divorce?
How Do I Tell The Kids About Our Divorce? by [...]
How Does My Inheritance Affect My Family Law Property Settlement?
How Does My Inheritance Affect My Family Law Property Settlement? [...]
When is a Family Law settlement final? Reopening property settlements
A final property settlement is a Final Order of the Court, binding on both parties. When can it be set aside?
I received a lump sum – will I get it back after separation?
“Direct financial contributions†are essentially any lump sum of money received during the relationship, such as worker’s compensation, inheritance and lottery winnings. As a basic rule, if you received a lump sum of money during the relationship then this will be Lump sum after separationconsidered your ‘contribution’.
My ex won’t let me go overseas with our child; what do I do?
If you do not have it, then you will need to apply to the Court for an Order permitting you to take your child overseas. If you are in possession of the child's passport, unless the other parent makes an application to the Court to stop you from going overseas, then you technically have the option of simply going overseas without the consent of the other parent.
I need a family lawyer; how do I minimise my legal costs?
Minimise legal costs: Because lawyers generally charge for their time, whether your lawyer is performing an administrative task for you or providing you with specialist legal advice - they are charging you the same amount of money.
Family Reports in Family Law Cases
At the first Court hearing in parenting cases, the Court will often order that the parents and the children attend an appointment with a Family Consultant for a family report.