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5 ways to make separating from your partner easier
If you are contemplating separation, there are various things you should consider in order to make this process less stressful and confronting. -
Family Law Paralegal – Full Time Job Opportunity
A great full-time opportunity for an experienced paralegal to work with our friendly Family Law team from our Greensborough office. Apply now! -
What to do when you disagree who gets an asset on separation
When separating from your partner, you will have to negotiate the division of your assets. If you can’t agree, then you may require intervention. -
Family Lawyer - Full-time Job Opportunity
A great full-time opportunity for an experienced family lawyer to join our friendly team, working flexibly from our Greensborough office. Apply now! -
What happens with a Self-Managed Super Fund on Separation?
If you have a Self-Managed Super Fund and are embarking on a family law property settlement there is an added level of complication which must be considered -
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. -
What happens if you want to relocate with the children
We give advice on what you need to consider if you or your ex are planning to relocate residence with the children. -
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. -
Is my property agreement legally binding?
To make your property agreement legally binding, you can formalise it by entering a Financial Agreement. We explain the process involved in getting one. -
10 Things to Know About Applying for a Divorce
Here are 10 things you need to know about applying for a Divorce, service of the documents and appearing in Court. -
What does a Family Lawyer do?
Family Law focuses on matters involving children, parenting arrangements, division of property after a separation, and divorce. -
Parenting Arrangements and COVID-19
In this post we discuss whether separated parents are expected to comply with child care arrangements during Covid-19 lockdowns. -
If I got married overseas, can I get divorced in Australia?
In this post, we discuss what happens if you got married overseas and want to apply for divorce in Australia -
Family Arbitration
In this post we explain Family Arbitration, how it works, and the advantages and disadvantages of the process. -
Barrister-led Mediations
Barrister-led mediations have a high record of success. We explain the process of this mediation and how it can help both parties. -
Family Dispute Resolution. Why? When? How?
This post explains the process of a Family Dispute Resolution and the benefits to those involved. -
How does Family Dispute Resolution work?
This post explains the Family Dispute Resolution process and its benefits. -
How do I choose the best family lawyer for me?
This post gives practical advice on what factors to keep in mind when looking for a family lawyer. -
How to get Divorced in Australia?
This post explains the process involved in obtaining a Divorce in Australia. -
How much does a divorce cost?
In this post, we discuss how much a divorce costs and explain the legal process for settling the financial relationship between you and your partner. -
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! -
Family Law | What is parental alienation?
Family Law Specialist, St.John Heath, explains what parental alienation is and how to deal with it. -
Family Law | Private Child Support Agreements
St. John Heath explains the two types of Private Child Support Agreements.View Video -
Family Law | What Are Consent Orders?
Ruby Heath, lawyer at Tonkin Legal Group, discusses what Consent Orders are.View Video -
What happens to my superannuation in a separation?
Superannuation is an asset and therefore, must form part of the overall property settlement between you and your previous partner. -
People getting into trouble in Court
Richard Tonkin uses a parenting case heard in the Federal Circuit Court of Melbourne to articulate the importance of taking Court Orders seriously. -
Family Law | In The Best Interest of The Children
Shane Williams discusses how the best interests of children will be looked after during a separation.View Video