by Kate Rafton | Sep 6, 2021 | Divorce and Separation, News
After the parties separate, divorce is often the last thing that is contemplated. The initial steps in separation under the Family Law Act 1975 are that: The parties must have found that there has been an irretrievable break down of the marriage. This is a legal and...
by Kate Rafton | Sep 6, 2021 | Mediation and Dispute Resolution, News
A common question that we receive in our practice is from clients asking “will I get justice if I go to court with my case?”. Unfortunately, our answer is generally not the one that many clients wish to hear but to be very specific, going to court is about receiving a...
by Kate Rafton | Aug 27, 2021 | Children’s Issues, News
Surrogacy is an increasing area in which family lawyers are providing advice across Australia. Surrogacy is the legal process involved in having a parent “mother” to carry a child and proceed to birth and then provide the child back to the biological parents....
by Kate Rafton | Aug 27, 2021 | Children’s Issues, News
A common question we get asked by clients is can I get 50/50 custody or what is known as equal time after separation. The short answer is no. Whilst it’s a possibility and certainly something that the court must consider in any application for parenting, it needs to...
by Kate Rafton | Aug 23, 2021 | News, Wills & Estates Probate
We are frequently asked by potential purchasers when we are reviewing contracts as to what they may expect in regards to what we know as ‘hidden fees’ or fees and charges that you may not be ordinarily aware of. Some of the main ones to factor in that people are often...
