by Reception | Nov 9, 2020 | Family Law
“But I’m Entitled…”: Equal shared parental responsibility equals Equal Time – Doesn’t it? Written By Kristen Mitchell-Scott We all know that a separation between parties is fraught with emotion, particularly so when children are involved. The next natural step for...
by Reception | Sep 24, 2020 | Family Law
Estate Planning After Losing A Capacity It had always been the case that if someone lost their marbles in old age it was no longer possible for them to change their Will. A lot of times, as a lawyer, you would have someone in your office who clearly did not have...
by Reception | Jul 15, 2020 | Family Law
Should I or Shouldn’t I? The Importance of a Binding Financial Agreement before Marriage Call it pre-wedded bliss or, going back further, pre-engagement bliss or even, the happier side of Family Law – the moment when you go to your lawyer and tell them you’re...
by Reception | Jun 4, 2020 | Family Law
What do I do when my spouse will not respond to me with my requests to serve them with Divorce Documents? There is no denying that the decision to separate from your spouse is a tough one. The relationship may have been deteriorating for some time and when separation...
by Reception | May 15, 2020 | Family Law
COVID-19 List for Parenting Matters: An initiative of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court to assist during these unprecedented times Written by Kristen-Mitchell Scott Following an apparent increase in urgent filings for Parenting Matters, since the beginning...
by Reception | Oct 31, 2018 | Family Law
Victorian men and women found guilty of breaking family-violence orders or trying to strangle their partners will be slapped with mandatory jail sentences under a new Coalition plan, as the scourge of domestic abuse emerges as a battleground election issue. The...