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My Journey with Best Wilson Buckley Family Law
In my second year of university, I was fortunate enough to receive the “Best Wilson Family Law Scholarship” which provided me with $5,000 to put towards my studies, along with...
Why Separation and Divorce Need Not Ruin Your Christmas and New Year
Some years it is hard to get into the swing of things at Christmas time, impacted only further if you have recently separated or divorced. The options are to embrace...
Some would suggest that the last person you expect to talk to you about the creative or the narrative is your lawyer. The law, by its nature, is so black...
Most of us will remember with a little embarrassment, shock and possibly horror, our teenage self after a breakup. It was the absolute worst thing in the whole wide world...
Why Separation and Divorce Need Not Ruin Your Christmas and New Year
Some years it is hard to get into the swing of things at Christmas time, impacted only further if you have recently separated or divorced. The options are to embrace...
Most of us will remember with a little embarrassment, shock and possibly horror, our teenage self after a breakup. It was the absolute worst thing in the whole wide world...
Negotiating a Resolution: What, When, Why & How?
After separating, you may be unsure as to what happens next, particularly if there are children involved and/or there is property, such as a house, cars, credit cards, and even...
Why Separation and Divorce Need Not Ruin Your Christmas and New Year
Some years it is hard to get into the swing of things at Christmas time, impacted only further if you have recently separated or divorced. The options are to embrace...
Most of us will remember with a little embarrassment, shock and possibly horror, our teenage self after a breakup. It was the absolute worst thing in the whole wide world...
There is a dramatic shift from “the way things used to be” in all areas of Australian life. It’s not up to us to say whether those changes are for...
The process of legally separating from a spouse can be extremely emotional and draining. Navigating property matters and parenting arrangements within the family law context can involve a very steep,...
Rarely in the context of family law do I like to offer or give relationship advice, which for the most part is generally unhelpful. Statistically speaking, at least one in...
How Long Since You Checked Your Orders?
As I sit here, it’s early October and it already feels like the majority of the year has flown by. Last Christmas seems like an absolute world away. The Easter...
The Christmas and New Year season will soon be upon us again. Most of us will have echoed the comment “Where did the year go?” 2016 has been an eventful...
Do’s and Don’ts for the Holiday Season
2016 is almost a distant memory and most, if not all of us, have wondered where the year has gone. At this time of year, it can be quite busy...
What Does the “Best Interests of the Child” Really Mean?
The term, “in the best interests of the child” is used widely in family law. But what does it mean in the context of shared parenting? In considering such matters,...
Do the Children’s Wishes Count in Family Law?
Recent coverage surrounding family law cases has raised the question for some parents as to whether their child’s wishes are something that would be considered in a family law proceeding....
Judicial Mediation – A New Development
A number of new developments in the Family Court system were introduced as of 1 January 2019 and in this article, we take the opportunity to consider Practice Direction 1...
What you need to appreciate about the Court Process
Often when tensions are high, a frustrated former spouse might threaten the Court process “see you in Court” “I’m taking you to Court” “Let the Judge decide” and variations on...
What are Pre-Action Procedures?
It goes without saying, but often its the case that you’re going to save yourself a whole lot of money, stress and pain if you and your partner or ex-partner.......
What You Need to Know About Binding Financial Agreements
In this video, Family Lawyer Sarah Donnelly discusses what you need to know about Binding Financial Agreement (Prenups).
Prince Harry says ‘Nup’ to a Pre-Nup
You can almost hear the wedding bells as the Royals gear up for another exquisite and extravagant Royal wedding. With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle due to tie the knot...
What You Need to Know about Parenting and Relocation
In this video, Family Lawyer and Senior Associate, Neal Wood discusses all the things you need to consider about relocation.
Relocating With Children part 1
Relocating with children Part 1: 50-200 kilometres Kiara Greenway, Paralegal and Law Clerk A variety of different circumstances, such as employment opportunities or other significant changes, can result in a...
In recent weeks, Australia has been captivated by the tragic story of Sally Faulkner and her Beirut based children, aged 5 and 3. Irrespective of your feelings in relation to...
A relocation dispute in the context of parental separation, is often one of the most painful areas of litigation. Almost consistently both parents are committed, and loving parents, whom simply...
Surrogacy is one of the most heart-warming parts of practising in family law, however it is also an area that can be fairly unfamiliar and a little bit daunting to...
Just one bad egg? When Surrogacy Goes Wrong.
Altruistic surrogacy is often one of the most beautiful parts of our area of law. I understand however many of you may hold a very different view, after reading articles...
More recent publicity surrounding a number of celebrity surrogacy arrangements has highlighted the role of Surrogacy in allowing infertile couples the opportunity to share in the joys of parenting. Surrogacy...
More recent publicity surrounding a number of celebrity surrogacy arrangements has highlighted the role of Surrogacy in allowing infertile couples the opportunity to share in the joys of parenting. Surrogacy is effectively the act of a woman carrying a child to term with a view to surrendering care of that child to another party following his or her birth.
What is the Difference Between a De facto Relationship and a Marriage?
Relationships in contemporary Australian society are marked by changes to our social dynamics, such as the ever increasing population and growth of our multicultural and inclusive society. Yet there are...
My True Love Gave to Me… a Diamond Ring
When we look at the old colloquialism that the engagement ring should be worth about three months salary, you can’t help but wonder what happens to the ring if the...
What is a De Facto Relationship?
What is a de facto relationship? It’s complicated. Andrew McCormack “When does a de facto relationship start?”, is a question I often get asked. The reason that it is a...
Being the Odd One Out: Time for Marriage Equality in Australia
Imagine for a minute you’re a 13 year old boy. You’ve begun to experience significant changes in your physical appearance. You have hormones surging through your body – creating feelings...
The government-based Child support scheme ceases to operate after a child turns 18. One notable exception to this is when a child turns 18, and they are still attending secondary...
Options for Child Support Arrangements
Child support is more often than not an issue at the centre of hot debate and media attention and is one of the more controversial areas of family law. In...
Child Support Enforcement: Departure Prohibition Orders
Picture this, you’re in the departure lounge of your favourite international airline waiting to travel on an overseas holiday. You hear the familiar sound of a boarding call over the...
How is Child Support Determined?
How is child support determined? 5 minutes on child support. Neal Wood Financial support for children after separation is one of those divisive issues that tend to bring out either...
Child Support – Some Alternatives
In Australia, child support is generally determined by an administrative assessment. These are undertaken by the child support branch of the Department of Human Services (commonly referred to as the...
Collaborative Law in South East Queensland
Collaborative Practice in South East Queensland continues to build momentum, no doubt partly due to the growing need for a less litigious, angry and disrespectful means of achieving property settlement....
What are Pre-Action Procedures?
It goes without saying, but often its the case that you’re going to save yourself a whole lot of money, stress and pain if you and your partner or ex-partner.......
Navigating Domestic Violence Protection – Orders v Undertakings
When faced with domestic violence, many people find the process of navigating the pathways for protection incredibly daunting, as well as scary. There are two ways a person can seek...
The Dirty Truth behind Dirty John
In a world where online streaming services are slowly replacing television, it’s no surprise that platforms such as Netflix and Stan are being used to communicate important and sometimes frightening...
How to Seek Help When you are a Victim of Domestic Violence
Despite an increasing dialogue in Australia about domestic and family violence a number of victims often do not have the strength to speak up about what is going on behind...
The controversy over the new My Health Record has been splashing headlines in recent weeks. Whilst there are a number of concerns coming to light for various reasons, there is...
Katherine Marshall, Senior Solicitor If you are considering adoption, we have good news! The Queensland Government has recently amended the Queensland adoption laws to broaden the category for those able...
Why Amity Anderson Does Family Law
In this podcast, Best Wilson Buckley Family Law, Director, Dan Buckley interviews Amity Anderson, Legal Partner at Best Wilson Buckley Family Law, Ipswich office.
Why Alecia Connor Does Family Law
In this podcast, Best Wilson Buckley Family Law Director, Dan Buckley talks with Associate, Alecia Connor on what brought her to the practice of family law.
Why Lynn Armstrong Does Family Law
In this podcast, Best Wilson Buckley Family Law Legal Partner, Dan Buckley talks with Best Wilson Buckley Family Law Senior Associate, Lynn Armstrong on why she practices family law.
Dan Toombs (DT): Hi I’m Dan Toombs. Today I’m chatting to Dan Buckley, Partner of Brisbane Family Law firm, Best Wilson Buckley Family Law – to find out a little...
Some would suggest that the last person you expect to talk to you about the creative or the narrative is your lawyer. The law, by its nature, is so black...
Over the last winter school holidays, I found myself entertaining my young children inside by introducing them to the old-school game of Monopoly. Now I’m not talking about one of...
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