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Is your medical history relevant in family law matters?? Your physical and mental health during a relationship and follo...
30/04/2026

Is your medical history relevant in family law matters?? Your physical and mental health during a relationship and following separation are relevant considerations in family law. Health can be a consideration in parenting matters if it impacts a person's ability to care for children. Health is also be a consideration in property when looking a person's current and future circumstances.

Will moving out first impact your Family Law rights? There's a bit of a misconception that you should stay in the family...
28/04/2026

Will moving out first impact your Family Law rights? There's a bit of a misconception that you should stay in the family home following separation no matter what, but the reality is moving out does not relinquish any interest you might have in that property and does not forfeit your parenting role. Moving out is a big step which is best undertaken following some initial family law advice (if it's safe to do so).

Sunday morning kids' sports. Can both parents attend after separation? It depends, but if there are no court orders rest...
26/04/2026

Sunday morning kids' sports. Can both parents attend after separation? It depends, but if there are no court orders restricting attendance then most likely both can attend. However if you're unsure and if your attendance is going to negatively impact the children then speak with a family lawyer about the best way to navigate things.

Wanting a second bite of the cherry?? You might be hard pressed if you're seeking this in Family Law. This turn of phras...
23/04/2026

Wanting a second bite of the cherry?? You might be hard pressed if you're seeking this in Family Law. This turn of phrase is used by family lawyers to describe reopening a final property settlement. Getting a second go at a final property settlement (or seeking more) is generally restricted unless you can show some limited exceptions such as fraud or undue influence occurred in the first final property settlement. If you've had a final property settlement formalised by way of a consent order and you're concerned the other party engaged in fraud or undue influence to get agreement get advice from your lawyer ASAP so you understand your options.

Is your historical alcohol consumption relevant in separation? Yes it can be. In terms of parenting it can be relevant w...
21/04/2026

Is your historical alcohol consumption relevant in separation? Yes it can be. In terms of parenting it can be relevant when considering risk, in terms of property it can be relevant in terms of wastage and it may also be a factor in family violence. The court can obtain evidence around alcohol use in various ways including urine testing for recent use and liver function and/or carbohydrate deficient transferrin testing to detect long term alcohol use and abuse.

Is that letter for you? Contemplating accessing your ex's mail or email following separation? Whilst you may have opened...
19/04/2026

Is that letter for you? Contemplating accessing your ex's mail or email following separation? Whilst you may have opened mail and accessed email addressed to your partner during a relationship that express or implied consent does not survive separation.

Companion animals - that's what the Family Law Act calls them. To others they are pets or fur babies. In separation comp...
16/04/2026

Companion animals - that's what the Family Law Act calls them. To others they are pets or fur babies. In separation companion animals are classed as property and the court can make orders for one person to own the pet, or for ownership to to be transferred to another person who consents to the transfer or the court can order a pet be sold. It's important to note that companion animals are not assistance animals, animals kept for business, agricultural or laboratory purposes. If you're wondering whether you need to consider your fur baby in your family law separation the answer is "yes".

Parenting matters are tough journeys for all involved. But with the right supports reaching the best outcome for childre...
14/04/2026

Parenting matters are tough journeys for all involved. But with the right supports reaching the best outcome for children can be achieved. Child inclusive mediation is a great way to offer kids a chance to explain how they feel and what they want following separation in a safe and supported way. If you're keen to know more about child inclusive or child informed mediation reach out for a chat with our team.

Litigation in family law is necessary for many matters, but not all. When litigation is needed our team are some of best...
12/04/2026

Litigation in family law is necessary for many matters, but not all. When litigation is needed our team are some of best at navigating a complex system and advocating for clients.

Classic cars are assets for the purposes of family law and that means accurate valuations are essential. Joint independ...
17/03/2026

Classic cars are assets for the purposes of family law and that means accurate valuations are essential. Joint independent experts are usually appointed to undertake such valuations and their reports are then sworn into evidence and are the subject of cross examination if one party disputes the valuation method adopted. If a classic car is part of your asset pool and you're keen to understand expert valuations reach out to us today to discuss.

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