Mediation
Richard Tonkin discusses government, private and law firm mediation, the decision making process and how decisions are formalised.View VideoDivorce
Find out what is needed to apply for a divorce with Accredited Family Law Specialist, Richard Tonkin.View VideoWhat is a Family Law Financial Agreement?
Learn about the types of Family Law Financial Agreements available and if they would be applicable to your situation.Separated parents and children at Christmas
Christmas holidays are a stressful time for separated families and children. How can you work cooperatively to benefit your children in this situation?Some useful information about Wills
Need to prepare a Will? In this post we explain some of the relevant terms used in preparing a Will and the process involved in it.Disagree on arrangements for children over Christmas break?
Options on what to do if you can't agree on arrangements for the children over the Christmas holidays.What is a Joint Application for Divorce?
A Joint Application for Divorce is where both parties together apply to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia that their marriage be ended.Leaving little or uneven money to your children in your will
This blog post discusses the lessons learned from a challenge to a Will which was mounted by children after the bulk of the estate was left to a second wifeSpousal Maintenance
If a relationship breaks down, a court may order one partner to pay the other Spousal Maintenance, an amount to reduce the financial pressures of separationIs my partner is hiding assets from our property settlement?
When a relationship breaks down, a loss of trust can lead to the parties not trusting each other when negotiating a property settlement.The Importance of having a Legal Property Settlement
Using a case study we show the two ways of achieving a legally binding Family Law property settlement and explain why it is so important to have one.Can I change my child's surname after relationship breakdown
This post discusses when a relationship breaks down, are you able to change the surname of a child from that relationship?3 interesting property cases decided by the Family Courts
In this post we examine three recent property cases that have been decided by the Family Courts.Are you happy with your negotiated property settlement?
This post explains what you can do if you are not happy with the property settlement that has been negotiated.What questions should I ask my family lawyer?
In this post, Richard Tonkin shares the answers to questions our clients ask our family law team about separation.How to assess/calculate future needs when dividing assets
This post explains what kinds of "future needs" the courts look at when assessing how to divide assets upon separation.Are assets divided 50/50 when a relationship breaks down?
This post addresses the question "are assets divided 50/50 when a relationship breaks down" and gives examples of situations that may affect this outcome.When should a child's time with a parent be suspended?
We discuss situations where it may be reasonable to suspend a child's time with a parent and give options to solve these problems before they become issues.What if my ex doesn't comply with agreed child arrangements?
We explain the options available when an ex-partner does not comply with agreed arrangements for the children.Managing finances when you first separate from your partner
This blog post gives advice on how to manage the family finances whilst separating from your partner.Who should move out when a relationship breaks down?
We examine the different options that are available when a relationship breaks down and a couple are separating to decide who should move out of the home.Can my partner and I apply for a Divorce together
In this post we explain what is involved in partners applying for a Divorce together and what the advantages of doing this are.Should you set up a joint bank account and share finances?
Now that you are living together, should you set up a joint bank account and share finances? We explain what can happen to these accounts if you separate.Some New (Legal) Year Resolutions
This blog takes a look at things that we may have been putting off, that Tonkin Legal Group can help you organise for the New Year.2021- The Year in Review
In this blog post we review 2021: the impacts of COVID and other changes in the legal industry and how we adapted to them.Merry (or will it be a violent?) Christmas
Unfortunately at Christmastime, physical domestic violence can be a reality for some. This post gives advice on what you can do in this situation.Agreeing on who gets the kids on Christmas Day
We provide the Family Law basics on assessing when a couple with children have separated, who gets the kids on Christmas Day.When is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Needed?
A Pre-Nup is a type of contract between a couple intending to get married. Here, we explain what a Pre-Nup is, why you may need one and how to get one.What factors influence my share of assets when we separate?
In this post we explain they key factors that influence how your assets are divided according to Family Law. This process is known as 'property settlement'.When parents disagree about vaccinations for their children
This post examines a High Court case where parents disagreed about their child being vaccinated against coronavirus.