We are in the midst of a global pandemic with the share market at an all-time low, our Australian dollar historically low and the property market expected to fall up to 20%. If you are going through a property settlement, you may be increasingly worried about what this means especially where you were perhaps negotiating …

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We are in unchartered waters at present when it comes to dealing with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and managing shared custody, and also wanting to protect your children. We understand that parents with share parenting arrangements may feel torn between complying with Court Orders and limiting the movement of children,  potentially breaching that Order. First and foremost, …

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With a boardroom that seats up to 8 people and two additional break out rooms, together with printing facilities and tea and coffee on arrival, we will ensure the parties’ needs are covered at our Mediation Centre at Parry Coates Family Law. Contact us today on (07) 3532 3826 to make your booking at our …

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With Valentine’s Day this Friday, whether you are planning a quiet Friday night in or going out for dinner, finish your night with a special dessert to end the evening on a high note with this super easy, red velvet cupcake recipe. I always thought the red velvet cupcake was the more time intensive and …

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It is important when engaging a family lawyer to choose the right family lawyer to assist you with the challenging personal circumstances that follow a separation from a spouse. Not only is choosing someone with expertise invaluable, it is important to choose a family lawyer that you can work well and form a good working …

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We invite you to get to know Lauren Finlayson, special counsel, and newest member of the Parry Coates Family Law team in Brisbane, Queensland. Lauren has practiced almost exclusively in family law since her admission.  Her tertiary qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. She is also a trained Collaborative …

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Print this recipe The filling for these can be used in either a spring roll wrapper (to deep fry), or in a rice paper roll (if you don’t want to deep fry).  You can add or replace almost any of these fillings to suit your taste – basically, the filling is stir-fried vegetables, with or …

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The relationship between a grandparent and grandchild is often a very special one.  Grandparents are an important part of a child’s family and can play a significant role in their upbringing. But what happens when the normal role of a grandparent is disrupted, and even sometimes totally severed, due to a separation or divorce – …

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