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This Friday sees the start of the Christmas school holidays for most children. Christmas is an exciting and special time of the year – the presents, the lights, the carols, however it can be a stressful time, especially for separated parents and children. Emotions tend to be heightened, there are lots of celebrations and events …

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Family law can include a range of issues. From dividing the assets (property settlement) to working out where children will live (parenting arrangements) to spouse maintenance and then to child support. There is a difference between maintenance and support for a spouse, and the financial support of children after separation. When I see a client …

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After a short hiatus, I am back with part 4 of my 10-part series, Life After Separation. As I sit waiting for a flight, looking and watching people, families either excited to start their holiday or happy for the holiday they have had. To my left there is a family of 4. A girl, a …

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The Christmas school holidays are an exciting and joyful time for families to come together and celebrate. However, Christmas can be a stressful time for some families, especially families who are separated. If you have been unable to resolve the care arrangements for your children for the end of year school holiday period (Christmas school …

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Here it is, blog number three from my ten-part series about Life After Separation. This week I’m writing about the impact a separation can have on other relationships. The other relationships that exist or existed because you were a couple. It will seem like a broken record, but I need to preface that these are …

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Following on from my first excerpt about the ‘Emotional Struggle of Separation – Grief’, this week I’m writing about what daily life looks like after separation. These are my thoughts from a family lawyer’s personal perspective. They may not be any other family lawyer’s thoughts or opinions.  What does daily life look like after separation? …

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The Three C’s of Mediation

Posted On: 28 June

Why three (3) simple questions about mediation can be answered with three (3) simple words. Have you ever wondered why mediation is suggested by your lawyer or the Court? Have you ever wondered why mediating your family law dispute is worth considering? Have you ever wondered whether participating in a family law mediation is a …

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The Queensland Government announced that Greater Brisbane would go into a 3-day lockdown from 5pm Monday 29 March 2021 to 5pm Thursday 1 April 2021 (with daily updates to advise whether this will be extended). During this time, the community can only leave their homes for essential reasons including grocery shopping, exercise, work and medical …

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