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For many of our family members and friends, this Christmas may be different, due to a recent relationship breakdown. Here are some tips to survive the upcoming Christmas. It is usual around this time of

This question is one that we often hear and the answer can depend upon who is asking the question. For instance, the requirements for Centrelink of what may be considered as a de facto relationship,

Our earlier Blog, DIY Consent Orders – Can it be Done?, dealt with Consent Orders generally, what they are and the process involved in obtaining a Consent Order to formalise an agreement. The purpose of

Around the time of Father’s and Mother’s Day each year, we usually see a spike in queries from parents wanting to know their rights surrounding their children and in particular, spending time with their children

Our earlier Blog, DIY Consent Orders – Can it be Done? Dealt with Consent Orders generally, what they are and the process involved in obtaining a Consent Order to formalise an agreement. The purpose of

Before answering the question as to whether you can prepare Consent Orders yourself, it is important to know what a Consent Order actually is and does. A Consent Order is a document which formalises an

The surname that a Child carries after separation, is often a contentious issue, dependant upon the relationship of the parents and whether they have new partners and or children. Let’s know more about what’s in

The issue of inheritances in family law matters can often become nasty, considering that the separated parties not only have to deal with the loss of their relationship, but also the loss of another family

The early stages of separation can all seem a little overwhelming. It can become a bit of an information overload after receiving legal advices, the advices of your family and friends and after undertaking your