Five top tips for helping your mate in a divorce
Unfortunately, just about everyone knows someone who has, is or will soon be going through a divorce. Your mate won’t always get this advice from his lawyer, so here’s our…
Family Law Mediation Brisbane – Tips to prepare
Mediation is a form of ADR (amicable / alternative dispute resolution) which, for parenting matters, is a compulsory step you must take before you can file proceedings (unless your matter…
Mothers and Fathers rights to see their child
If you are not happy with the time you are spending with your children there are you need to take to change the current arrangements. Speak with the mother or…
Breach of family law orders
Family orders, either for parenting matters or property settlement, can be quite complex. What happens if you or your ex-partner fail to comply with the orders? If the orders are…
Top 5 Things About Being a Family Lawyer in Sandgate/Brighton
As a Sandgate/Brighton local, I’ve come to love the local area. We have such a fantastic community spirit I’m fortunate to be part of it. As a local family lawyer,…
Divorce for men | men’s rights for divorced dads
It is a common sentiment that fathers have historically had a tough time gaining child custody. "Father’s custody rights" is a concept that wasn't widely discussed or considered in most family…
Choosing the best divorce lawyers
Divorce can be emotionally taxing and financially straining. For many people, a divorce is the first time they'll have to consider hiring a lawyer. With so many lawyers advertising on…
How does domestic violence affect child custody
In deciding on child custody a court must make an order with the paramount consideration being the best interests of the child. The Family Law Act sets out a number of things…
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How much does it cost to draft a consent order?
Our standard consent order package is for couples who have agreed on the division of the assets. Call us now on (07) 3317 8346 for a reasonable and affordable fixed…
5 Things you should know about obtaining your Marriage Certificate
Getting married ‘legally’ is a little more involved than you may originally think. Unfortunately, most people believe that once the celebrant, officiant or priest says the words “I now pronounce…
How to save on legal costs in a family law matter
Write down your story and provide it to your lawyer before meeting them. This can save significant time and allows the lawyer to get to the main legal issues faster.…
What is in a will and last testament
Having a valid Will is essential to your estate planning, without it you die intestate which is exactly what you want to try to avoid to do. What's the importance of…
Duty of disclosure in Family Law
All parties involved in a family law dispute are required to provide to each party and the Court all information which is relevant to an issue in the case. This information could be in the form of a paper document or stored by some other means such as USB’s, CDs and other computer storage device.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Disputes after relationships end are uncomfortable but are a regular part of the separation process. If you have previously done some research on Alternative Dispute Resolution, you may have noticed that there are a lot of different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Cost of a Will
The cost of a will can vary depending on how you wish to make your will. A Will kit is under $100, a Simple Will with a solicitor or lawyer can be from $500 - $800 (including an enduring power of attorney). A wider estate plan may be from $1000 depending on your needs.
How to do property settlement yourself
Virtually all property you’ve accumulated during your marriage should be included for division between the parties. We can help you gather everything you need. To make sure you get what you are entitled to the first step is to know what’s really in the property pool. To do this you need to gather any documents related to your assets or liabilities.
How to negotiate property settlement
Depending on the size of the asset pool and your ex’s cooperation, a judge working out how property will be split is usually not going to be a great outcome for either party. Whether you were de facto or married usually doesn't matter here. The best outcome is often achieved by a negotiated settlement with the assistance of an experienced family lawyer and this avoids the cost and uncertainty of court orders.
5 tips to reduce the emotional and legal costs of divorce and separation
Going through a divorce is likely going to be the most difficult time of your life. Divorce doesn't need to be the most expensive or emotionally draining thing you do if you approach it right. You don't want your divorce costing more than your wedding, and while the loss of a relationship is akin to the death of a loved one, there is tactics that can help lessen the blow both emotionally and financially.
When mediation fails – what’s next?
An experienced family lawyer will be able to guide you when mediation fails and it doesn't mean you have to go to court just yet.
When mediation is not appropriate
Whether or not mediation is suitable really depends on your own unique situation and it’s best to discuss it with an experienced family lawyer
Can your child’s special health condition – impact your child custody arrangements?
Become educated about your child's health condition or else you risk a Court finding you don't have the capacity to look after them properly.