Domestic violence is very common.  It can leave a lasting impression on the victims of this type of abuse.  If you find yourself a victim of domestic violence, its best to hire a lawyer…

If you and the other parent of the child are no more together, then it is the best choice to create a parenting plan to organize visitation time and custody. The parenting plan is…

Getting a good divorce lawyer is not that easy. When you are seeking a separation, you would want a lawyer who specializes in legal separation law. Make sure you hire a specialist and not…

Binding Financial Agreement(BFA) also known as prenuptial agreements. You use them to protect your assets when entering into a marriage or any defacto relationship. The Family Law Act 1975(Cth) details the rules to create…

As the name suggests, a parenting agreement is an informal arrangement between parents to determine the terms that will govern how they will continue caring for and supporting their child/children. Though such an agreement…

n the course of a divorce proceeding, you may want to change your current lawyer. Changing divorce lawyers is not an uncommon phenomenon. There could be many reasons behind the change, for instance, hasty…

Going through a divorce is quite a stressful and complicated a process. If the split is amicable, then also making the decision of one parent getting the custody and the other getting visiting rights…

Are you having some legal issues? Are you facing any particular type of violation at your home or your office? If yes, then this is the right time to consult a lawyer. But there…

In the event of a divorce, it is particularly critical to ensure that the children are adequately taken care of. Generally speaking, the consequences of parental conflict tend to have a considerable impact on…

If you are looking for a formal binding financial agreement in NSW, you may only be aware of it only briefly, as most couples are. It is a concrete means to ensure convenient segregation…

While joint custody is a considerable venture to live by, it is critical for both parents to chart out an appropriate schedule which is conducive to the child. Besides complying with the terms of…

If you are involved in a custody fight with your estranged spouse, a court hearing is quite likely. Apart from contending as regards the child custody agreement, you may have to get involved in…

As it is, child custody proceedings entail severe emotional engagements. Consequently, it is all the more important to hire a good child custody attorney in order to deal with the emotional currents with an…

Generally, the sheer complexity of legal issues merit consultation with lawyers. Lawyers are adept both at providing strategically rich suggestions and dispensing practical solutions. Reputed as one of the finest and most affordable family…

Across cultures, the pace of divorce rates has been steadily increasing. Consequently, the demand for divorce lawyers has risen considerably, not to mention the intricate technicalities involved. If you are looking for one in…

Across the world divorce rates have been rising at a pace still unimaginable in so much as a decade back. Moreover, with the evident rise of breakups, the rather irksome property settlement disputes take…

The topic of dividing property is the last thing you would want to discuss with your wife. However, all the couples are not lucky in this world because in some cases it is best…

Divorce not only affects the life of a husband and wife but also the people surrounding them. In such a situation, the guidance of an experienced lawyer is very important so that the concerned…

In the case of Wragge & Wragge saw an application by child’s maternal grandparents for a child to live with them. The child's mother opposed the Application and wanted the child to live with…

Getting into a situation where you need to hire a lawyer may seem unfortunate but it is something you cannot ignore. So, the best thing you can do is preparing for the upcoming battle.…

Domestic violence is a serious criminal offence. Not only that, such incidents are really hard to cope with and forget. Additionally, there is also the requirement of getting the offender punished properly, otherwise the…

Yesterday I appeared at the Parramatta Federal Circuit Court in a Family Law parenting matter. The mother, who we represented, was presently living in Melbourne and had not seen her 7 year old child…

You can apply to find out if your current or former partner has a history of violent criminal offences, through the NSW Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS). The NSW Police Force will conduct criminal record checks,…

Yesterday I appeared in the Federal Circuit Court in Sydney on a matter involving an 'out of time' property settlement. In property proceedings, parties have a period of 12 months post divorce in which…

Whether both parents need to approve the change of a child's name depends on the current Parenting Orders in place. If one parent has sole parental responsibility for the child, then that parent can…

According to the sociologists, a family is a primary unit in the society. In other words, a family is the most significant component that makes up a community. It is because of this reason,…

For specific problems in our life, it is wise to take the help of an attorney who will guide us to the desired solution through a proper legal process. Some issues cannot be handled…

Recovery orders can apply where one party has relocated with the children, without the consent of the other parent. I may also apply to cases where a parent has refused to return the child…

1. Communication is King When you are engaging with a family lawyer. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to your family lawyer then you have a problem. 2. Direct and plain english legal advice…

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Unfortunately drug abuse is a common problem facing society today. Specifically, the use of the drug known as ‘ice’ has been referred by to as a widespread epidemic. It is therefore quite common for…

The costs of a marital break-up can often be severe especially in circumstances where the parties have been in a relationship for a number of years. Due to the accumulation of assets, parties will…

With property settlement matters, often it is the matrimonial home that comprises the greatest proportion of the parties’ assets. In circumstances where a matrimonial home is valued list than when purchased, this can cause…

A family is something that we always put in the first place even before our job. But then a few unfortunate situations may arise which requires you to contact a family lawyer. Here are…

Situations like relationship break, marriage break etc are severe issues and require specific suggestions. If you feel any such requirement, you should certainly contact a solicitor like Matthew Buckley who can help you out…

Often when people consider how to calculate a property settlement after a divorce, the assumption is that a 50% split of the assets and superannuation is a fair outcome for both parties, however this…

Despite an extra $37m in government funding for non-adversarial forums, and a merger of the Family Courts and Federal Circuit Courts, this article outlines the struggles presently facing matters in the Family Court system.…