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Binding Child Support Agreements – Make Sure You Get it Right
08 MARCH 2018 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSDon't get stuck with a dodgy Child Support Agreement!! A Binding Child Support Agreement is a binding contract between parents about child support payments. We often have clients come in to see us who have previously agreed to pay or receive child support but haven't thought about all of the other things that crop up throughout their kids' lives. Read more
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Don't Like Your Child Being Around Your Ex Spouse’s New Partner?
30 AUGUST 2017 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSBlending families after a broken marriage can be difficult. So what happens in terms of child custody if you do not like your ex spouse’s new partner? Read more
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DNA Disaster in Family Court!
21 JUNE 2017 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSA recent case shows being proved as a DNA parent does not always ensure custody of the children in a family law dispute. Read more
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But I Thought We Were Separated?
05 APRIL 2017 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSThink you're separated? You may need to check again! Read more
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Keeping Your Children Safe
22 FEBRUARY 2017 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSWhat happens when you have a set of parenting orders in place for your children, but you feel that the arrangement is not working, or that the orders are not keeping your children safe? Read more
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Adult Child Maintenance, can you apply?
15 DECEMBER 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn Australia the Family Law Act states that a child maintenance order can be made for children who are over 18 if financial support is still required. Read more
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What Counts As “Parenting Time” In A Child Support Dispute?
17 NOVEMBER 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSAre you fully caring for your child if all you do is put a roof over their head and food on their plate? Read more
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Child Support– Retrospective Assessments Beware!
20 OCTOBER 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIf you pay child support under an assessment from the Department of Human Services, you may have received a reassessment notice that says that your child support payments are in arrears! Read more
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I’M SEPARATING – WHAT SHOULD I DO?
15 SEPTEMBER 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSSeparation affects the personal, financial and legal aspects of your life. When you have just separated from your spouse or partner, legal issues may not be the most important things on your mind, which is why you should seek legal advice. Read more
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Disclosure - The Importance of Keeping your Eyes Open!
03 AUGUST 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIt is common practice for each party to disclose their financial position before a family law settlement, but what happens when a party tries to conceal their true financial position in order to hide assets? Read more
