Living Blog
While it used to be the case that families stayed together forever, the divorce rate now only continues to get higher. Since families are breaking up more often, a common question is what can a grandparent do to help their children, and grandchildren, through an emotionally fraught time? Below, we suggest ways you can support your whole family when your own child is going through a divorce or final separation.
Be supportive
Your child will be experiencing fraught and intense emotions. What they need right now is love, loyalty, and support, irrespective of their role in the marriage or...
Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce
When you and your partner decide to divorce or separate, the decision affects every member of your family. It is a distressing time for all of you – and children may find it hard to understand. While...
Children and Divorce – What you need to know about your Rights
Separation and divorce is traumatic for both you and your family. As a parent, it is natural to worry about how your children will be affected - particularly once you and your partner begin living...
Your Children and Divorce - Keeping Separation Amicable
Divorce can be amicable with the right help on your side.
Hiring a Local Lawyer Versus a Big City Firm
There are a number of benefits to choosing to work with a local law firm that is close to home and familiar with the community you live in. In this article, we discuss with one of our senior...
The Early Stages of Separation: What a Lawyer Can Do to Help
The process of separating from your partner can be an extremely emotional time for all parties involved. Whether you are beginning to consider separating from your partner, or you have been separated...
Divorce & Children: Common Questions & Concerns Answered
There’s no doubt that divorce can be further complicated when there are children in the picture. Below is an interview conducted with one of our senior lawyers on some of the most common questions...
An Interview with our Senior Solicitor: Vicki Andrews B.Ec LLB
Vicki is our Senior Solicitor based at our Port Macquarie office. Vicki has been practising law since 1986 and has a very down-to-earth, precise, honest, and realistic approach. Vicki has extensive...
What Does a Family Lawyer Do?
You've probably heard other people speak about "my lawyer" or "my solicitor" when telling you about their family law problems. But what does a family lawyer or family law solicitor actually do?
What is an Enduring Guardian?
What is an Enduring Guardian?
An enduring guardian is someone you choose to make personal or lifestyle decisions for you when you can't make decisions for yourself. These appointments are usually...
