Domestic Financial abuse is a form of family violence in which one partner attempts to exercise power and control over their spouse by limiting their access to finances and dictating the terms on which money is to be spent. It often happens alongside other types...
After a marriage or relationship breaks down, the issue of whether to stay in the family home or leave is a hotly contested issue. This is especially emotive when children are involved. ...
Is your spouse a narcissist? Is your spouse a bully? Our infographic shows a list of traits that you may find in a narcissist. ...
Is your spouse a narcissist? Is your spouse a bully? Do they have the following traits:- -Wants to control you and any situation? -Needs to be right? -Always wants to be seen as the good guy? -Is quick to criticise when you don’t meet expectations? -Lacks the ability...
Sometimes, the first you know about your spouse filing a family law application against you is when a process server knocks on your door to serve you with the Court Application. Whilst a natural reaction for you may be to avoid being...
People commonly mistake the position at law and think that you need to be divorced in order to have a property settlement; this is not the case. For the Family Law Courts to make orders dividing property there is a requirement that the parties...
What we learn from years of experience in Family Law is that most clients don’t want to go Court and most clients don’t want an ugly, bitter separation with their ex-partner. They want to be more amicable, with a view to keep their relationship...
What is co-parenting? Joint parenting arrangements can be exhausting, infuriating, and fraught with stress, especially if you have a contentious relationship with your former spouse. You may feel concerned about your former spouse’s parenting abilities, stressed out about child support or other financial issues, feel worn...