Commonly, clients want to ensure that what they tell their lawyer is confidential. Communications between a client and their lawyer will remain confidential and are protected by Legal Professional Privilege ("LPP"). LPP applies where the central purpose of the communication is the giving or receiving of...
When parties separate, they will usually commence a property settlement to divide the assets of their relationship. The first step in the family law property settlement process is to determine the net pool of assets available for distribution between the parties. ...
What are the main functions of an independant children's lawyer?...
In some parenting matters, an Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) will be appointed by the court to represent a child’s best interests. The role of the ICL is set out in the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). However, they must ensure that any views of...
If your relationship is at such a point where you cannot come into contact with each other without the need to record the other parent, then maybe you should not be involved in the changeover altogether. So, how do I manage my changeovers then?...
If your relationship is at such a point where you cannot come into contact with each other without the need to record the other parent, then maybe you should not be involved in the changeover altogether. This type of situation shows a clear...
The decision to move out of the family home when separating from your partner is a significant one. Often client's come to us for Family Law advice after the have already left the family home. ...
The make-up of the modern household is quite different to what it used to be. As a result, the definition of relationships has also changed in the eyes of the law. Today, de facto couples (same sex and heterosexual) are entitled to almost the same...
Solari and Stock are closing for the Christmas and New Year period. We will close from 1pm 23rd December and will reopen 9am 10th January. ...
Tips to remember heading into Christmas, school holidays and the New Year period when you are coparenting....