October 8th, 2021
Defence posting relocations, separation and child custody arrangements
Posting relocations are difficult for Australian Defence families at the best of times, but even more so when the mov......
September 27th, 2021
Partner Support when separating from an Australian Defence Force Member
If you are separating from an Australian Defence Force (ADF) member there are avenues of support available from Defen......
September 15th, 2021
Parenting Arrangements After Separation
Following separation there are four approaches that parents can take when setting up future parenting arrangements fo......
September 7th, 2021
FAQs: Merger of Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have merged. Let’s navigate the family law c......
September 3rd, 2021
Tips for getting your mental health back on track post separation
Going through a separation is never going to be a walk in the park, but sadly, with everyone in the process of trying......
August 31st, 2021
What happens when you’re not happy with a family law mediation agreement?
Family Mediation is a cost effective and emotionally supportive process that assists separating couples reach amicabl......
August 24th, 2021
Things to consider in a parenting arrangement after separation
There are several topics that should be included in any post separation parenting arrangement, regardless of whether ......
August 20th, 2021
Family Law and Family Pets
Whether they’re furry, feathery or otherwise, pets provide fun, joy and companionship for the whole family. But what ......
August 12th, 2021
Embracing and dealing with change after separation and divorce
What’s normal to feel during a significant life change like separation/divorce? Separation or divorce c......
August 8th, 2021
When will the Court vary final parenting orders? (Rice v Asplund test)
The Court will vary final parenting orders only in limited situations, where there has been a significant change in c......
July 30th, 2021
Interim hearing versus final hearing in family law
So you have progressed your matter past the first court appearance and you are told that you have to attend an Interi......
July 23rd, 2021
What is a Direction Hearing / Mention?
When you first start navigating the family law system, it can feel like trying to navigate a map in another language.......
July 5th, 2021
What is a family report in family law?
When parties are unable to reach an agreement about the care arrangements for the children a family report may be wr......
June 15th, 2021
What is the role of an independent children’s lawyer?
At the heart of family law policy is that the children’s best interests are protected in any parental dispute. One wa......
June 3rd, 2021
How is Spousal Maintenance determined?
What is spousal maintenance in Australia? When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, it may be that one p......
April 12th, 2021
Tips for self representing at Court in domestic violence matters
While there is no specific dress code the Court requires visitors to recognise that it is a formal place and individu......
February 26th, 2021
Family Law Property Terminology 102 – The Basics
In our previous blog ‘ Family Law Parenting Terminology 101 – The Basics’ we shared that learning about family law pa......
February 3rd, 2021
How to choose the right family lawyer
Selecting the right family lawyer can make a huge difference to your experience of the challenging times ahead. We k......
November 27th, 2020
Changes to Our JP Service
Over the past 8 years our Capalaba office has really enjoyed providing our Justice of the Peace Service in partnershi......
October 30th, 2020
Practical tips to empower you after a separation
‘When will this get better?’ you may ask yourself just after a separation. It’s often a time of feeling overwhelmed. ......