The Collaborative Approach and how it can help you
Family Law
What is a Parenting Plan and How Can it help?
01 May What is a Parenting Plan and How Can it help?
A parenting plan is a voluntary agreement that covers the day to day responsibilities of each parent, the practical considerations of a child’s daily life, as well as how parents will agree and consult on important long-term issues about their children. It can be...
When does separation occur at law?
30 Apr When does separation occur at law?
It may seem like the answer to this question is an obvious one. However when it comes to putting an end to a long term relationship, the date of separation can often be unclear. When the date of separation varies by only days...
How to separate from your partner
30 Apr How to separate from your partner
1. Get advice early: Having a plan is important.Speaking with a Family Law Specialist early on, will give you confidence in your rights and entitlements throughout the process.They will also be able to provide a range of outcomes will be available to you in your...
How will my inheritance be treated when I separate?
18 Apr How will my inheritance be treated when I separate?
Article dated 16 April 2019 Many clients who are negotiating a property settlement and have received or are about to receive a large inheritance, are concerned with how that inheritance will be treated. Often when a party receives any special lump sum payment in their marriage,...
How does the decline in the Sydney real estate market affect my property settlement?
16 Apr How does the decline in the Sydney real estate market affect my property settlement?
Many clients have been concerned about how the decline in the Sydney market, over the last 6 -12 months , could affect their family law property settlement. There has been significant fluctuation in the market in this period and as much as 35% has been...
Divorce and what to consider
16 Apr Divorce and what to consider
When getting divorced or separating from your long term partner there will be many things that will need to be carefully considered. Divorce: the end of the marriage Your divorce and your Family Law matter for are two completely separate processes. The divorce signifies...
Unvaccinated children banned from childcare in NSW
18 Mar Unvaccinated children banned from childcare in NSW
Childhood vaccinations exist for the following diseases: Measles Mumps Rubella Tetanus Meningococcal Whooping Cough These are serious diseases some of which can result in the death of a child and many are also infectious. If one child contracts a disease then they could pass to others...
4 Judges appointed to deal with 3 year wait on Family Law hearings
12 Mar 4 Judges appointed to deal with 3 year wait on Family Law hearings
The average wait time for a matter to be heard before the Family Law Courts in Sydney is about 2 -3 years after filing your application. That means that if you are separated from your partner your life can be “put on hold” for 2 to...
Is it still legal to smack your children?
08 Mar Is it still legal to smack your children?
A recent case that went to the Court of Appeal brought this issue to light. In the matter of Cao & Cao [2018] FamCAFC 252 (19 December 2018) Justice Austin heard an appeal on a decision that the mother be allowed to...