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…
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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…
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…
Most people think of the law as being black and white, right or wrong. This may be of true of some practice areas, but it couldn’t be further from the…
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…
If you own a television or computer, you’ve probably experienced the thrill of a bloke in a t-shirt with a slogan that doesn’t make sense aggressively venting on social media…
In this video, Estate Planning Lawyer, Jo Maloney discusses the importance of estate planning in family law matters.
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…
Lynn Armstrong, Senior Associate and Accredited Family Law Specialist Best Wilson Buckley Family Law It’s the time of year again for love, with the romance of Christmas and holidays and…
Recently, Australians participated in a “postal survey” to share our opinion on whether marriage laws should be amended to include same-sex marriage. On 15 November 2017 it was declared a…
Amity Anderson, Legal Partner and Hillary McVeigh, Paralegal In a recent landmark decision of Re: Kelvin, the Full Court of the Family Court has ruled that young Australians seeking treatment…
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…
Amity Anderson and Kiara Greenway Once again the pre-nup area of law has created confusion, heartache and uncertainty for judges, family lawyers and clients. Binding Financial Agreements (that include pre-nups)…
Thorne v Kennedy [2017] HCA 49 While this week’s High Court decision may suggest the end of pre-nuptial style agreements it is important to look at the circumstances surrounding this…
Throughout my time as a Family Lawyer I have seen family law judges, whether they are from the Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court, refer to “parental capacity” in…
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…
A friend of mine has a theory about Christmas. Last year he said to me “the Spirit of Christmas is mostly about doing things you don’t want to do until…
Navigating joint decision making after separation There is no doubt that making joint decisions with your partner about matters affecting your children can be difficult in an intact relationship, let…
In the lead up to marriage, there is often a lot to think about. How many guests will attend the wedding? What colour will the invites be? Have I confirmed the venue booking? And most importantly, what flavour(s) will the five tier wedding cake be (chocolate is always a winner!)?
