When you think ‘Family Law’, you probably think of Court rooms and heightened emotions. However, that is not always the case. There are also a large number of separated couples that are able to reach an agreement between themselves, and only require solicitors to formalize the agreement. This is done through Consent Orders. Consent Orders are drafted by solicitors to reflect the terms of the agreement reached between the parties, and these documents are filed with the Court. These Orders can be made in relation to parenting or property matters, or both.
In all family law matters, both parties are bound by the duty of disclosure. Whilst the duty of disclosure is more often referred to in financial cases, it is equally relevant to parenting matters. In all cases, parties are compelled to provide the other party with all documents that are relevant to the proceedings on hand.
The countdown is on for back to school. In between visiting shoe shops and stocking up on books and pencils, it is important to consider what you can do behind the scenes to ensure your child has the most seamless transition back to school.
Your child’s first day of school is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Sending them off to the unknown can be daunting, and what comes with that is the increased emotions in communicating with your child’s other parent.
Does the thought of speaking with your child’s other parent fill you with dread? If so, it may be time to add “working on your co-parenting relationship” to your list of New Year resolutions.
Maybe this Christmas was the straw that broke the camel’s back and you’ve made the call to finally go your separate ways. This decision isn’t easy, especially if you have children, but it’s often the one that is needed.
According to research , divorce comes in at the second most stressful life event closely followed by the almost identical event of marriage separation: these events only being less stressful or traumatic than the death of a spouse.
For those who are experiencing their first festive season as a single parent or those who are “seasoned” hands, here are tips/reminders to avoid conflict to ensure that the children don’t have to endure battling parents
Based on a recent inquiry an Exposure Bill has been created with several suggested amendments to improve the current family law legislation. This Bill aims to centre the best interests of the child, focus on the need to address family violence, child abuse and neglect and to simplify the current legislation
We are delighted to announce that solicitors Bethel Campbell and Katrina Peters have been appointed as Directors of Statewide! Statewide has been servicing its conveyancing clients throughout Mackay and the wider Queensland region since 1997, and in recent years has grown to also offer a full suite of commercial law and family law solutions, led by Bethel and Katrina respectively.
We often hear the horror stories about separated parents who just can’t put their own issues aside and focus on the well-being and best interests of their children.
“Listen here you fat (blank)”…”your bogan (blank) can play happily (sic) families on Facebook with her kids as [X] is no longer available for you to use. He is my son and not your paycheck (sic) you bludging junkie filth.”...
Deciding to separate is a hard-enough decision in itself but it also comes with having to make significant life changing decisions that you probably never thought you would have to face
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