family-law Blog
Before you and your partner make your final decision to separate, it’s important to understand what’s really involved.
It’s not just a simple matter of moving your things out of your partner’s house – separation can involve a number of complex, time consuming and costly processes and decisions, including asset division, child maintenance and visitation, debts and repayments, and even deciding who gets to keep the pets.
Factors to consider when separating
Beyond making the sometimes tough decision to separate, there are a range of factors which must be considered before separating. Couples...
Understanding adoption law in NSW
Adoption is a daunting, emotional and lengthy legal process. It can be very expensive and it often takes several years to finally achieve the outcome you desire – but at the end of it all, your...
The worrying trend of domestic violence over Christmas
Christmas is traditionally a time of joy and togetherness for families, but for victims of domestic abuse it can be a time of increased trauma. Statistics show significant increases in domestic...
What are the signs of emotional abuse in a relationship?
When we talk about domestic abuse in relationships, many people automatically think of physical violence. That isn’t always the case.
Resources for people experiencing domestic abuse
The events of 2020 have forced many of us into closer proximity with our partners. Self-isolation, working from home and reduced opportunities to go out have all led to a more hermit-like...
Resources for couples going through a tough time
From bushfires and pandemics to self-isolation and working from home, 2020 thrown massive challenges at all of us. The uncertainty surrounding these unprecedented times has caused anxiety and...
Practical ways to repair a relationship
Modern life has more stresses than any time in human society. On top of that, 2020 has been one of the most difficult years in living history, first with bushfires and now with Covid-19.
What rights exist for a Sperm Donor
Conception occurs in many ways: traditional conception, IVF, surrogacy, adoption, sperm or egg donation in the clinical sense and sperm donation in the informal sense.
In the case of Masson and...
Australia: Parenting Orders and a Pandemic
Sporting activities are being cancelled, schools might close, grandparents may not be able to care for children and self-quarantine is recommended for sick children and their parents and perhaps...
Covid-19 and the increase in domestic violence incidents
Many people around the world are experiencing high levels of stress in response to the spread of Covid-19 and increased mental health complaints have been predicted. Anxiety stems from several...
