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One thing’s for sure. Life is full of surprises, and sometimes they’re not the kind of surprises we want! We might not be able to change your circumstances, but we can help you navigate the family law and make the best decisions according to your obligations and rights. We try to include as much news as possible relevant and helpful for our Gold Coast and Logan clients.

Victims of Domestic Violence

Victims of domestic violence – Are they entitled to leave from work?

Recent changes have been made to the Industrial Relations Act 2016 in Queensland which allow for victims of domestic or family violence to access leave from their employment to assist them in dealing with the

Family Lalwyers Gold Coast

What to expect when you go to Court?

If you are required to appear before a Judge of the Federal Circuit or Family Courts of Australia, for a family law matter, the date and time listed on the top right corner of your

Child Custody Gold Coast

Child Support – How is it calculated and can the amount be changed?

Changing Child Support: What You Need to Know What Is The Child Support Agency The Child Support Agency is a Government Agency who have the responsibility of undertaking the task of making assessments of child

Child Abduction Gold Coast

Child Support – Do I have to pay or am I entitled to receive it?

Who Pays Child Support and Who Can Receive It? Parents of children have a primary duty to maintain their children, in other words to financially support their children. This duty is not of any lower

property contributions

Four steps to consider when looking at property contributions …

Breaking Down Property Contributions in Family Law The pressing question for most people when looking at separating their property at the end of a relationship is What is mine and What do they keep? What

Family Lawyers Gold Coast

Separation – It’s a team effort

Family law matters are emotionally charged as parties have invested themselves, both emotionally and financially in a relationship with a person whom they thought they would always be with and when this is pulled out

Family Lawyers Gold Coast

Can I Afford to Separate?

Understanding the Financial Impact of Separation A factor for many people when considering separation is the effect that such a significant step in their lives will have upon their financial circumstances. We find that many

Family Law Advice

My Husband or Wife does not want a Divorce…what now?

In Australia, we have a no-fault Divorce system, which means that you do not need a reason to obtain a Divorce from the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. To obtain a Divorce from the Court,

Property Settlement Gold Coast

Is it too late to make a claim for property?

Can you still claim after the time limit? Generically all relationship property includes but is not limited to superannuation, shares, properties, cash at bank, your home, car and boats whether it is held in your

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