What will happen with the kids? How can I minimise conflict with my ex? Do we have to move out of our home? You may be thinking about separation and divorce, but want to protect your kids from the effects of divorce. Family breakdown is never easy, however it does not need to be a […]
How can Dad stay involved in the kids lives? Negotiating an arrangement that works for your family What if there’s conflict or violence? Unfortunately, many marriages and relationships don’t work out. However when separating or divorcing, it’s important to achieve an amicable agreement about how to co-parent your children. When reaching agreement, the focus should […]
Agree school holiday arrangements early to minimise conflict Sadly, many marriages and relationships don’t work out. This can be even more difficult when there are children involved. When making arrangements for your children during separation and divorce, the focus must be on what is best for them. In Australia, both parents are encouraged to take […]
Plan parenting arrangements early Focus on what’s best for the kids Keep each other informed Amid all the Christmas parties, buying and wrapping presents, and preparing Christmas lunch or dinner, many families have the additional stress of trying to figure out where the children are going to be and for how long. The key to […]
What happens if I become ill and need assisted care? What happens if there is a divorce or remarriage? How will the loan or gift affect my Centrelink benefits? With Sydney’s increasing house prices and an ageing population of baby boomers, it has become increasingly common for older parents to sell their home and build […]
Every year at about this time, people are thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions. The idea is to take something that you want to do or do better, and resolve to make it happen in the new year. If you’ve been through a marriage separation or divorce, perhaps your New Year’s resolution is to work […]
Agree your parenting and custody arrangements Finalise your property settlement Update your estate planning documents When many people think about ‘family law’, they think ‘divorce’. This is in part because people equate the end of a marriage with divorce and in part because of the rise of the American influence of the phrase ‘divorce law’ […]
Love is more than Valentine’s Day Valentines day began as the feast of St Valentine, and was first associated with romance in the middle ages. In 18th century England, it evolved to a day when lovers expressed their love to each other through flowers, greeting cards (known as Valentines) and confectionery. Today, like it or […]