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…
With winter having now drawn to a close and the days increasingly getting longer, it must mean that the warmer months are on the way. If you’re like me and…
It is a situation that arises quite often, usually starting by someone being concerned about something that they have heard, or seen, or been told about, and a notification is…
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, Family Lawyer Sarah Donnelly answers the question, what is shared parenting?
It is not often that family law matters command the attention of the High Court. Recently in the case of Masson v Parsons & Ors [2019] FCA 21, the High…
It goes without saying that the breakdown of a relationship is a significant event. You may need to think about how you are going to move forward financially, or what…
As usual, the year has flashed past us in the blink of an eye. It feels like just yesterday we welcomed in the new year and had the crazy rush…
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…
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…
As we approach the end of the year, the hype of Christmas and New Year plans start to creep up on us (a lot quicker than we ever plan for!)….
This could be one of the most controversial things ever written but did you know that it is only 12 weeks until Christmas! Sorry about that. Seriously though, with special…
Reaching an agreement on living arrangements for young children often becomes a significant issue between separated parents. While it may be natural for many parents to form the view that…
Isn’t it true that after separation an infant or young child will always live with their Mother? No, this is certainly not always the case. The Court is required to…
Neal Wood This December rounds out my eighth Christmas working in family law and without fail the last few weeks in December always bring a flurry of activity as the…
From the outside looking in, it often seems the rich and famous lead a lavish lifestyle. Waterfront homes, designer clothes, extravagant holidays and high-end motor vehicles are what we regularly…
