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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– In memory of the special people in our lives who never leave us – even after they are gone – Dan loved entertaining his friends and family and a plate of his grandmother Pacey’s legendary Nutri-grain nibbles were always a special treat saved for Christmas time.  You might expect them to be sweet, but …

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REBECCA PARRY SOLICITOR, QUALIFIED MEDIATOR AND FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTITIONER “Rebecca is very professional and understanding. Her experience in family law gives you confidence and support during a very difficult time. I highly recommend her.” Rebecca has been a Nationally Accredited Mediator since 2015. Rebecca is also a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Solicitor and …

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‘Paddy’ Paddy is Rebecca’s Rottweiler X Shar-pei.  He will be 5 years old on the 1st of December this year. Paddy loves an early morning walk around Rebecca’s local neighbourhood smelling all the smells.  He is an excellent guard dog and does a wonderful job of scaring away unwanted guests who arrive at Rebecca’s house.  …

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These tarts are simple, but visually impressive, to serve as a lunchtime dish with friends accompanied by a beetroot salad or a plate of plump, ripe tomatoes.  It is the perfect dish for the spring, when local fresh asparagus is starting to appear in the markets. Although it can seem that anything to do with …

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When couples separate, the main source of conflict in a family law dispute is often the house and the children.  But who gets to keep the dog (or other loved family pet) when a family is divided? According to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), pets are considered property in the same way as furniture, …

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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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