It’s no secret that going through a separation can be an extremely difficult process. It often sees people turn to their family, friends, and in our case, their family lawyers,…
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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…
Now that the holiday season is over and the kids are back at school, we find ourselves back into the usual routine of everyday life. From our experience, people often…
When we meet with new clients, often their first question is whether they should be bothering to seek family law advice as a result of a common misconception that property…
A question that I am frequently asked as a family lawyers is “What is equal shared parental responsibility?” and does that mean “equal shared care?”. The answer in a nutshell…
There is no doubt that going to court is a daunting experience, especially so when considering that your future financial and emotional wellbeing, and that of your children, could rest…
Change is scary, right? Deciding to separate from your partner can be an overwhelming process, whether it is a joint decision, or something initiated by only one person in the…
We are now living in a time where it has become acceptable and encouraged to speak out about domestic and family violence, a type of abuse that in most circumstances…
The purpose of a Protection Order, often referred to as Domestic Violence Order (or a DVO), is to prevent domestic or family violence from occurring in the future. As the…
In this day and age it’s often misconceived what being in a de facto relationship actually means. Put simply, in the eyes of the Australian law, a de facto relationship…
While relationship breakdown affects everyone differently, there is absolutely no doubt that it is an incredibly difficult time. In fact, it is often said that the end of a relationship…
The Christmas period can be very challenging for separated families. In addition to all the usual Christmas hype, you need to navigate your way through parenting arrangements, holidays, and meeting…
The lead up to Christmas is often difficult for both parents and children from separated families. At times, negotiating with your ex-partner about who will have the children over the…
Useful Tips for Family Law Clients Katherine Marshall, Senior Solicitor We’re well aware that meeting a family lawyer isn’t on anyone’s bucket list and we’re okay with that. As family…
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…
Toowoomba Clubhouse Neighbourhood Christmas Appeal 2016 We strive to give back to the community, and in 2016 we raised over $1,000.00 for the Toowoomba Clubhouse Neighbourhood Christmas Appeal in support…
Samantha Iwers, Solicitor The nuclear family is a concept that is becoming less and less common, with many children living or spending time in more than one home, and the…
Like any self-respecting lawyer should, a day at the office starts with a strong coffee. Whilst letting that caffeine circulate, checking emails and mail is normally the first task of…
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…
Could Parenting Coordination be an Ingredient? By Anne Purcell PhD, Principal Resolution Partners Need a recipe to make lemonade when you, or someone you know, may have been served a…
