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Consent Order or Financial Agreement?

Consent Orders or a Financial Agreement

Let’s assume you have reached a property settlement agreement with your ex-partner following your separation. The next step is to make your agreement legal and binding. It is important to get legal advice about your property settlement agreement and to make sure that the agreement is formalised.
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Negotiating a property settlement

Tips for negotiating a property settlement with your ex-partner

Discover effective strategies for dividing property after a separation with our top 9 tips to ensure a fair and equitable settlement for both parties.
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How Does Mediation Work in Family Law?

How does mediation work?

When a relationship breaks down, and the parties have separated or are considering separation, things can become challenging, especially when you are trying to make decisions about dividing up property and caring for your children. This is where mediation can help during your family law proceedings.
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How to Apply for Divorce in Australia

How to apply for a divorce in Australia

This article answers common questions to help you apply for a divorce in Australia. It is important to understand that filing for a divorce is a legal process that is separate from settling parenting arrangements or having a property settlement.
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Can my child decide which parent they want to live with?

Can my children decide where to live?

It is a common misconception in parenting disputes that once children reach a certain age, they can decide which parent they want to live with and how much time they want to spend with the other parent. This is not the case.
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Can I relocate with the children after separation, without the consent of the other parent?

Child relocation in family law

If you wonder whether or not you or your former partner are able to relocate with the children, this article will assist you to understand your obligations and options.
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Tips for preparing for a successful family law mediation

How do I prepare for a successful family law mediation?

Mediation is a way in which parties can negotiate the terms of their separation outside of court. It's usually more amicable and a more cost-effective way to finalise your family law dispute.
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What to look for when choosing a family lawyer

Tips for choosing the right family lawyer

When emotions are high, both needing and choosing a lawyer can be daunting. We provide some tips to consider when choosing your lawyer.
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What is disclosure in family law?

Duty of disclosure in family law

As separating couples navigate the family law system, they might hear the term “disclosure” referred to frequently by their lawyer or the Court. In this blog, we look at your duty of disclosure in family law.
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Our comprehensive overview of all the benefits related to an amicable separation from your former partner

The advantages of an amicable separation from your partner

When separating from your partner, there are many things you will be turning your mind to; like parenting arrangements if there are children, property settlement and spousal maintenance. Even if you agree on arrangements, it's still worthwhile formalising that agreement.
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Myth busting the top 10 misconceptions in family law

10 common family law myths

One of the most interesting parts of my job is hearing all sorts of things that people believe to be true about family law and of course, setting the record straight. In this article, we look to dispel the most common family law myths.
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With artificial insemination, is the sperm donor considered a parent of the child?

Donor Agreements – is the sperm donor a legal parent?

In this blog, we will look at Donor Agreements, parentage and the result of a case involving a sperm donation.
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