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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
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Thinking of Living or Traveling with your children Overseas? - The Hague Convention
30 JUNE 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSWhat can you do if your children get taken overseas? We look at the story of Sally Faulkner and her unsuccessful attempt to recover her children from Lebanon and how this situation affects the rest of us.. Read more
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Don’t Be Caught Without a Will - The Family Law Consequences
16 JUNE 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn this article we discuss what happens if you die while you are still legally married to your long since separated spouse, not having a Will has consequences! Read more
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The Pros and Cons of Signing a Parenting Plan Vs Consent Orders!
18 APRIL 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSYou must seek legal advice from a family law solicitor before signing a parenting plan or consent orders to determine which one is a better fit for you and your situation! Avoid the risk of being stuck! Read more
