All publications relating to ‘Family Law’
Being impartial on partial property settlements
Commencing Family Court proceedings can be daunting – not only because it’s an emotional time in your life, but because of the high legal fees that can result from what can be a long and drawn out process. You might wonder, how will I be able to pay for a car, or replacement furniture…
The ABCs of Child Support
Child support is a payment made by one parent to the other to assist him or her to meet the expenses of raising their child/children. The legislation provides that parents of a child/children have a duty to maintain the child/children. This applies even if one parent is not presently spending time with the…
Relationship break downs — how do you sort out maintenance?
So, we have a relationship break down – how do we sort the maintenance? It is one of the most challenging aspects of family law – who gets what and who owes whom — when a relationship breaks down and maintenance is being negotiated. Consider this article as an overview and checklist to…
If circumstances change, so can Parenting Orders
In brief: It may come as a relief to some that Parenting Orders made by the court are not always set in stone. If your circumstances change, so too can the orders. And there are a number of reasons why you might wish to change Parenting Orders after they have been made by the Court. …
After the Mardi Gras glitter and glow why not pause for thought on the status of your relationship
In Brief “…it’s time to stand up and be counted, to turn your passion into purpose. Start something! Build momentum.” Momentum is the theme for the 2016 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. As the 2016 Mardi Gras festival draws to a close with the internationally renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi…
Social media in family law proceedings — how is it used?
In brief Social media goes far beyond cat videos (although it might not always seem like it). We use it to broadcast our joys, fears, grudges, homes and daily routines. We use it to communicate with each other, both publicly and privately. A recent paper published in the Family Law Review…
Ashley who? — The Ashley Madison leak and the potential impact on families
In brief If you aren’t on the Ashley Madison database, at first blush the leak may seem exciting and an opportunity to see what’s been going on in other people’s lives, even better still if it’s people you know. But for those on the database its potential impact is far…
It’s all in the timing
In brief You have heard it a thousand times before “Words once spoken can never be recalled.” When relationships come to an end, both parties often race to find a lawyer and stake their claim. I highly recommend caution in this approach. The facts In my experience it may do more harm than good…
Your Separation Checklist
In BriefThinking of separating from your partner or are you already separated? To protect you and your family here are some things to consider.When couples separate or one party decides to end the relationship there are lots of things that need to be sorted out. Separation takes its toll on people…
Sexually Transmitted Debt: Are you liable for your ex’s debts upon separation?
In Brief Separating parties are often anxious to know whether they will become liable for their ex-partner’s debts upon separation. This article discusses sexually transmitted debt and what it means in the context of family law proceedings. What is “sexually transmitted debt”? “Sexually transmitted debt” is when you become liable for…