Nothing exposes the flaws of a family’s foundation quite like the holiday season. Combine extended periods of time spent in close proximity with a few tussles over who’s in charge in the kitchen, mix in arguments over who didn’t pay enough for the joint gift, and season with some inappropriate fire-starting comments made by that...
When it comes to the law, there is so much information out there. But how do you know what’s right and what isn’t? Whether you are looking for a divorce, contesting a will or in the midst of a custody battle, having the correct and most up to date information is key to getting the...
Although Christmas is considered a season for festive fun and reconnecting with friends & family, it can also be an extremely stressful and emotional time. In fact, Christmas is an extremely common time of year for many couples to get divorced. Christmas can be such a busy and stressful time, and explosive family arguments are...
Not only is Facebook a popular forum on which to share both happy news and exciting events in life, but it is also popular for venting in periods of distress. At what can be the most emotional time in a person’s life it is easy to forget that when posting online, the information you share...
Any divorce or a separation is a stressful and difficult time for all involved parties, but separations involving children can often prove even more difficult to navigate. Negotiating or fighting for child custody can be a complicated and tension-filled process so it’s important to understand the basic process before getting started. Child Custody in Australia...
In the recent case of Anson & Meek [2017] FamCAFC 257, the Full Court allowed an appeal (successfully) by the husband from the trial Judge’s decision that the wife receive 40% of the overall asset pool. This is a case where the parties were married for five years (short marriage) and had no children. The...
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