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Family Violence in Times of COVID-19
A friend asked me on the weekend why there was so much concern about family violence at the current time. In an effort to explain the impact of the current...
The Court’s Response to Resolving Parenting Disputes in the COVID-19 Climate
So, after a few weeks of navigating the family law system in this unprecedented health crisis, some much needed guidance on how COVID-19 is going to impact parenting arrangements has...
Time for Some Creative Solutions
We have written a lot recently about the exceptionally challenging landscape affecting existing parenting arrangements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the deluge of government updates, health alerts, constant news...
UPDATE AS OF 26 MARCH 2020: The Queensland Government website enabling the public to apply for a Queensland Entry Pass is now available here. It is designed for non-residents who have...
Christmas – Is it Really Only One Day of the Year?
Christmas is a time for giving, but ask many separated parents and the worst thing you can do is ask them to share their time with the kids, especially on...
Why Separation & Divorce Need Not Ruin Your Christmas & 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...
The breakdown of a marriage is often a painful, difficult, and emotional time, regardless of the specific circumstances that surround the separation. It’s not surprising then, that these heightened emotions...
Why Separation & Divorce Need Not Ruin Your Christmas & 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...
The Impact of COVID-19 on your Property Settlement
So, in early March 2020 you were in the midst of negotiating a property settlement. Letters were being sent back and forth between your respective lawyers, bank statements and other...
The Court’s Response to Resolving Parenting Disputes in the COVID-19 Climate
So, after a few weeks of navigating the family law system in this unprecedented health crisis, some much needed guidance on how COVID-19 is going to impact parenting arrangements has...
Time for Some Creative Solutions
We have written a lot recently about the exceptionally challenging landscape affecting existing parenting arrangements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the deluge of government updates, health alerts, constant news...
UPDATE AS OF 26 MARCH 2020: The Queensland Government website enabling the public to apply for a Queensland Entry Pass is now available here. It is designed for non-residents who have...
Your inbox and social media accounts are probably overflowing with updates and advices about the social, health and economic consequences known and anticipated from the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is...
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 BFA (Prenups)
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 De facto Relationship & 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?
“When does a de facto relationship start?”, is a question I often get asked. The reason that it is a common question is that there are different definitions for different...
The Reality of Spousal Maintenance
Estranged wife claims $20,000 a month and $6,500 for groceries! New York art dealer ordered to pay spouse $100 million for 13 years! LA Dodgers’ owner’s wife claims $1 million...
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...
A New Beginning or Change for Change’s Sake
The joint parliamentary inquiry into family law and child support was announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on 17 September 2019. The Prime Minister announced that the inquiry would be...
It may not be the first thing you think about after separation, however, the issue of who pays the school fees can be very contentious, particularly if your children attend...
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...
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.......
Family Violence in Times of COVID-19
A friend asked me on the weekend why there was so much concern about family violence at the current time. In an effort to explain the impact of the current...
Domestic Violence Protection Orders
If you have found yourself in the position of needing protection from domestic violence or, alternatively, facing the prospect of being subject to a protection order, you may need to...
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...
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 Featherstone Does Family Law
In this podcast, Best Wilson Buckley Family Law Director, Dan Buckley talks with Associate, Alecia Featherstone 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...
UPDATE AS OF 26 MARCH 2020: The Queensland Government website enabling the public to apply for a Queensland Entry Pass is now available here. It is designed for non-residents who have...
Let’s Welcome Evolution – Working in the Cone
The sad reality for many of my colleagues is that they have a very limited capacity to work remotely and it will take some time to catch up and be...
The Power of pragmatism in difficult times
As a family law practitioner, you can work in this area for eighteen plus years, attain Accreditation in the practice of family law, resolve hundreds of property settlement disputes, take...
Best Wilson Buckley’s Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Last updated on 30 March 2020 at 1:07pm As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation throughout each day, the health and wellbeing of our staff, clients and other business...
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