separation

demystified

At times such as these, it’s normal to feel sad, angry, exhausted, frustrated and confused – and these feelings can be intense. You also ma

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The fact that a teenage child is expressing a view of their own that they wish to live with mum and not dad or vice versa, does not on its o

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Not all parents are able to come to an amicable solution and for many the issue can become clouded by other matters.

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One party may believe that the amount they have to pay is too high whilst the other believes the amount they are receiving for the child in

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It is important not to forget to take the necessary steps to enable you to separate financially from your partner. To some this can be a da

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Is it only those assets that exist at the date of separation that should be included leaving the parties free to build up their own individu

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Because it is such a sensitive topic, I wanted to revisit it again and talk about a High Court case that has become a landmark decision when

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Relocations can often occur when the parties have been separated for some time and shared parenting arrangements have been in place and work

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Paula Phelan is a Family Lawyer with Specialist Accreditation in this area from the Queensland Law Society. She has been a lawyer for 21...

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Paula Phelan is a Family Lawyer with Specialist Accreditation in this area from the Queensland Law Society. She has been a lawyer for 21...

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The Family Law Act provides that children are entitled to the benefit of a meaningful relationship with both of their parents. Some...

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There is sometimes confusion around what a divorce is and what this process involves. A “divorce” is the formal dissolution of your...

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The Family Law Courts can divide the superannuation entitlements of couples who separate. This is the same for couples who are married or...

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Child support can be a difficult issue and can sometimes place a strain on the ongoing parenting relationship for separated parents....

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The Uncertainty of Separation The process of separation can be an emotional rollercoaster, particularly when trying to negotiate the...

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