GuIdes and Articles
We have put together a collection of articles and resources to guide you when navigating legal waters. This is your first stop when looking for advice, information or if you just have some questions and curiosities.
Understanding Stages of the Family Court Proceedings
If you are in a family law battle, deciding whether to take the matter to court or not requires careful consideration. Litigating in the Federal
Can My Spouse Refuse To Obtain A Divorce?
A divorce exclusively refers to the ending of the marriage agreement and does not cover division of finances, property settlement, or children’s arrangements. How do
Preparing for Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a common type of mediation that helps parties going through separation or divorce to talk about their issues in dispute,
The Relevance of Family Violence on Family Law Property Settlement
Kennon v Kennon Case In 1997, the Family Court of Australia considered whether family violence could change the outcome of a property settlement. In this
The Family Lawyer are expanding across the East Coast
The success and popularity of The Family Lawyer see our services now available at our new Queensland Gold Coast law firm. Family Law covers a
How to Decide on the Right Family Lawyer
The right family lawyer has your best interests at heart. The Family Lawyer is committed to exceptional Family Law services. We know trusting someone to
What is a de facto relationship?
A de facto relationship is a relationship in which a couple lives together on a genuine domestic basis. This definition is the same across Queensland,
How to Contest an Intervention Order (IVO)
The person who applied for the Order is known as the “Applicant” and you will be known as the “Respondent”. An Applicant can be a
Staying connected when you are apart
Unfortunately, not all parents are able to spend time with their children as much as they would like or are able to. Following separation, many
Round table conference
There are many forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process. For instance, negotiation, mediation, arbitration or conciliation. A round table conference is one such form
International Property Settlement
International Relationships In our modern, highly diversified world, it is not uncommon for parties to a relationship to have lived in more than one country,
How To Get The Most Out Of Mediation
Mediation, also known as Family Dispute Resolution, is a common way for parties to resolve disputes relating to parenting and property matters and there are
