Consider how you’re going to reach a decision Separating from your partner is hard and it only becomes more difficult when there are children involved. One of the key factors to consider is how you and your ex-partner are going to reach a decision about the long-term care, welfare and development decisions relating to your…
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Helping separating families navigate the next chapter Parenting disputes can be an incredibly taxing and emotional struggle for separated families, with impacts upon parents, extended family members such as grandparents and of course, for the children involved. There are many problems that lawyers and the family law system cannot easily address on their own and…
What is Child Support? Child Support is a financial arrangement between parents to financially support their children after separation. Child Support covers the basic costs of raising a child, including food and education. Non-essential costs can also be considered. How are Child Support payments assessed? Crystal says parents can register their Child Support case with…
What is a Subpoena? A subpoena is a legal document, significant to family law in compelling a person to provide documents or give evidence in a hearing or trial. When information is needed from a third party, subpoenas are issued by the court and play an instrumental role in revealing information to help a case….
It’s true. Talk is cheap and it’s also available to all of us to use as a tool to connect with our kids. If you’ve found yourself separated from your former partner, talking with your kids about what’s going on is important. Why? Well, it helps them to understand their new normal. We hope our…
Last night I was watching MAFS (Married At First Sight). I found myself repeatedly appalled by the behaviour of one of the male contestants who shall remain nameless. It made me want to call out gaslighting behaviour. What is gaslighting? If you’ve been living under a rock these past few weeks, let me catch you…
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all but can it also impact that Child Support Agreement you have with your former partner?
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You’ve decided to separate and move on with your life. You’ve also been able to reach agreement with your ex. What’s next?