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Latest Guides

A Helpful Guide to Successfully Navigating Separation and Divorce

Are you in the process of separating or divorcing? Our free guide to navigating separation and divorce is here to answer your questions!

A Handy Pre-separation Checklist

Thinking about leaving your partner? Plan before you act! Download our handy checklist detailing the things to consider before leaving your partner.

A Helpful Guide To Wills And Estates

Need to make a will and plan your estate? Our free guide to wills and estates is here to answer your questions and get you started!

Latest On-Demand Webinars

Negotiating Property Settlement – Webinar

Watch this free on-demand webinar to learn how to negotiate the split of assets from your relationship with your ex-partner following separation.

Separating from your partner – Webinar

Watch this free on-demand webinar to understand the legal, financial and practical implications of leaving your partner.

Agreeing On Parenting Arrangements – Webinar

Watch this free on-demand webinar to learn how to agree parenting arrangements with your ex-partner following separation.

Latest Blog Posts

Creating Parenting Plans As Newly Separated Parents

A Parenting Plan is a voluntary agreement between parents about how they will share parental responsibility and make decisions for their children.

What are Consent Orders, and Will I Need To Get Them After Divorce or Separation?

Consent orders are legal documents approved by a court that formalise agreements reached between you and your ex-partner after a relationship breakdown.

Key Changes to Land Tax in Victoria in 2024

The Victorian Government has updated the Sale of Land Act 1962 with a new rule (Section 10G) that affects property sales. Here’s what you need to know...

Latest Videos

PUBLISHED ON 21st Aug, 2024

Child Support

Accredited Law Specialist St John Heath talks about the different options available including formal, informal and government arrangements.

PUBLISHED ON 4th Jun, 2024

Grant of Probate

Tonkin Partner Charlie Robinson discusses when a Grant of Probate is required, and how to obtain one in Victoria, as well as Part IV Claims.

PUBLISHED ON 14th Aug, 2023

Spousal Maintenance

What is it, and who needs to pay it? How is it paid, and how long for? Accredited Law Specialist St John Heath sheds some light on how it is assessed.

Latest Podcasts

PUBLISHED ON 5th Jun, 2024

FAMILY LAW: IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH A SEPARATION

Accredited Family Law Specialist, St.John Heath, discusses the important things that you should be thinking about, during this difficult time.

PUBLISHED ON 4th Jun, 2024

FAMILY LAW: DO I NEED A LAWYER?

I am separating from my partner, do I need a lawyer? Find out in Episode #2 of Tonkin Legal Group's Podcast Series.

PUBLISHED ON 4th Jun, 2024

FAMILY LAW: CHANGING A CHILD’S NAME

There are many reasons why parents may wish to change their child's name. What is the process and what happens if the parents don't agree?