Separation Archives – Best Wilson Buckley Family Law

6 Key Considerations You Need to Think About Before Separation

|Posted In: Separation | February 21, 2019

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 use this time to reflect on their current relationship. While […]

I Will! Why Reviewing Your Estate Planning is Crucial upon Separation from Your Spouse

|Posted In: Divorce , Separation | February 11, 2019

Your Will might be the very last thing you want to think about when separating from your spouse. However, not taking the time to review your estate planning can have serious unintended consequences in the event that you die or […]

Practical Financial Matters to Consider on Separation

|Posted In: Separation | November 19, 2018

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 arrangements you and your former partner are going to put […]

How to Divide Your Assets After Divorce

|Posted In: Divorce , Separation | November 5, 2018

Alecia Connor and Samantha Chai What’s actually involved in getting ‘divorced’ or separated? A whole lot more than meets the eye, including arrangements for children, the legal process of divorce in the eyes of the law and most importantly the […]

What is the process of Divorce in Australia?

|Posted In: Divorce , Separation | March 15, 2018

Separation and the breakdown of a marriage can be an extremely emotional and difficult time for you, your spouse, any children, and extended family and friends. A formal divorce is probably the last thing on your mind at that point […]

The Five Stages of Grieving a Separation

|Posted In: Separation | February 19, 2018

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 can be similar to the feeling experienced after the death […]

Stitch in Time

|Posted In: Parenting , Separation | February 16, 2018

A year from now…. With January already behind us, 2018 is already starting to roll ahead. By now, the kids at both private and state schools are all back and slowing settling into their new classes and after school sports […]

Another Shot at Love

|Posted In: Family Law , Separation | February 12, 2018

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 Valentine’s Day just around the corner. The excitement and joy […]

Superannuation Specialists

|Posted In: Separation , Superannuation | December 20, 2017

John Patterson, Solicitor and Kiara Greenway, Paralegal When we think of a relationship breakdown, most of us immediately think of the division of the tangible, big ticket items. Those items that we can see, or at least have some form […]

The Gift of Christmas

|Posted In: Parenting , Separation | November 24, 2017

The tradition of Christmas gift-giving is one shared by many families in Australia and brings great smiles to the faces of little people all over Australia on Christmas morning (and sometimes for the whole month of December!). For some this […]

5 Ways to Negotiate With your Ex-partner about Christmas Parenting Arrangements

|Posted In: Family Law , Parenting matters , Separation | November 3, 2017

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 Christmas period can seem like a minefield. When both parents […]

This Doesn’t Concern You: Privacy in Family Court Proceedings

|Posted In: Divorce , Family Law , Separation | September 7, 2017

Depending on your circumstances, going through a separation or divorce can be a very confronting and isolating time. Naturally, in those dark and difficult times, we turn to our good friends, family and other supports to help get us through […]

How do I Apply for a Divorce?

|Posted In: Divorce , Separation | February 13, 2017

Alecia Connor When applying for a divorce you are simply applying for your marriage to legally end. The divorce application process itself does not deal with making arrangements for the care of children or financial issues to be separated. This […]

Love is in the air

|Posted In: Separation | January 11, 2017

It is a strange thing for a family lawyer to talk about, but this work is not just about the end of relationships. We also have a great deal to offer to people […]

Karl Stefanovic

|Posted In: Parenting matters , Property settlements , Separation | December 9, 2016

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 see splashed across magazine covers, accompanied by witty headlines about […]