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09/10/2026

Can I Change My Child’s School?

After separation, changing a child’s school is not always a decision one parent can make alone.

Depending on your parenting arrangements or existing Court Orders, changing schools may require:
• Agreement between both parents
• Consideration of the child’s educational and emotional needs
• Consideration of travel, routines and each parent’s involvement
• Court intervention if agreement cannot be reached

💡 Schooling decisions can become significant parenting issues, particularly where a change affects where the child lives or the time they spend with each parent.

Before enrolling your child in a new school or withdrawing them from their current school, it is important to understand your legal position.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor about your parenting matter.

08/10/2026

What Happens at a Directions Hearing?

Court hearings can feel overwhelming, especially if you have never been through the process before.

A Directions Hearing is usually focused on managing the case and deciding what needs to happen next.

The Court may:
• Identify the main issues in dispute
• Make procedural or interim orders
• Set deadlines for documents, evidence, or valuations
• Direct the parties to attend mediation or another dispute resolution process
• Set future Court dates

💡 A Directions Hearing is generally about moving the matter forward — not deciding every issue on the day.

Knowing what to expect and being properly prepared can make the process feel much more manageable.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor about preparing for your Court matter.

16/09/2026

How Long Do Parenting Orders Last?

Parenting Orders can remain in place for many years.

In most cases, they continue until a child turns 18, unless they are changed, replaced, or discharged earlier.

That means arrangements made today can affect:
• Where a child lives
• How much time they spend with each parent
• School holidays and special occasions
• Communication and changeovers
• Long-term parenting decisions

💡 Because Parenting Orders can have a lasting impact, it is important to make sure they are practical, clear, and suited to your family’s circumstances.

If circumstances change significantly, it may be possible to seek different arrangements.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor about your parenting matter.

15/09/2026

Can I Keep My Inheritance?

Inheritance is not treated the same way in every property settlement.

Whether it is included, partly included, or given greater weight to the person who received it can depend on factors such as:
• When the inheritance was received
• The length of the relationship
• How the inheritance was used
• Whether it was kept separate or mixed with other assets
• The overall financial circumstances of both parties

💡 There is no automatic rule that an inheritance is completely protected after separation.

Getting advice early can help you understand how your inheritance may be treated and what steps may help protect your position.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor.

11/09/2026

What If My Ex Won't Sign the Documents?

It can be frustrating when you have reached a point where documents need to be signed, but the other party refuses or delays.

One person’s refusal does not always mean your matter is stuck.

Depending on the circumstances, there may be legal pathways available to:
• Move negotiations forward
• Set clear deadlines
• Apply to the Court if agreement cannot be reached
• Protect your position if the delay is strategic or unreasonable

💡 Delays can increase stress and cost, but the right advice can help you understand what steps are available and when to take them.

You do not have to wait indefinitely for the other party to cooperate.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor about your options.

10/09/2026

Do I Have to Attend Mediation?

In many parenting matters, mediation is an important step before Court proceedings can commence.

Mediation gives parents an opportunity to resolve issues about children without the stress, cost, and delay of going straight to Court.

It can help with:
• Parenting arrangements
• Changeover times
• School holidays
• Communication between parents
• Long-term decision-making for children

There are some situations where mediation may not be appropriate, particularly where there are safety concerns, urgency, or family violence issues.

💡 Understanding whether mediation is required, suitable, or should be avoided in your situation is important before taking the next step.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor about your parenting matter.

07/09/2026

Can Grandparents See Their Grandchildren?

Separation doesn’t only affect parents, it can also deeply impact grandparents and extended family relationships.

In some circumstances, grandparents may be able to seek orders to spend time with their grandchildren.

The Court will always focus on what is in the child’s best interests, including:
• The child’s safety and wellbeing
• The nature of the relationship with the grandparent
• The child’s need for stability
• Any risks or family conflict
• Whether time with the grandparent supports the child’s welfare

💡 Grandparents do not have an automatic right to spend time with grandchildren, but they may have options depending on the circumstances.

If you are a grandparent being prevented from seeing your grandchildren, getting advice early can help you understand what steps may be available.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor.

01/09/2026

What Happens to Debts After Separation?

Property settlements are not just about dividing assets.

Debts are considered too.

This can include:
• Mortgages
• Credit cards
• Personal loans
• Business debts
• Tax debts
• Other financial liabilities

Even if a debt is only in one person’s name, it may still be relevant to the overall property settlement.

The Court may consider who incurred the debt, why it was incurred, who benefited from it, and whether it was reasonable in the circumstances.

💡 Understanding responsibility for debts early can help you avoid unfair financial outcomes and protect your position.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor.

30/08/2026

What Is a Binding Financial Agreement?

A Binding Financial Agreement, sometimes called a BFA, is a legal agreement that sets out how property, finances, and assets will be dealt with if a relationship ends.

It can be made:
• Before a relationship or marriage
• During a relationship
• After separation

A properly prepared BFA can help protect assets, reduce uncertainty, and give both parties clarity about their financial arrangements.

💡 However, these agreements must be carefully drafted and both parties must receive independent legal advice for the agreement to be binding.

If a BFA is not prepared correctly, it may be challenged later.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor about whether a Binding Financial Agreement may be right for you.

27/08/2026

Can I Move Interstate With My Child?

Relocating with a child after separation is not always straightforward.

Even if you believe the move is best for you or your child, it can raise serious parenting issues if the relocation affects the other parent’s time or involvement.

The Court may consider factors such as:
• The child’s relationship with each parent
• Schooling, support networks and stability
• The reason for the proposed move
• The impact on the other parent’s time with the child
• Whether alternative arrangements can support the child’s best interests

💡 Before making plans to move interstate, it’s important to get legal advice.

Acting without agreement or Court Orders can create unnecessary conflict and may affect your parenting matter.

📞 Call Espino Law on 1300 377 466 to speak with a family law solicitor.

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Oran Park, NSW
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