Reasons Your Spouse Is Delaying Property Settlement and What Should You Do
It is safe to say that no one typically starts a relationship and then expect to go through the dreaded separation process. Depending on your relationship with your former partner, you may be able to progress through the divorce and separation process..
Can My Child Decide Who They Want to Live With?
A frequent question many of our clients ask is “Can my child decide who they want to live with?” Unfortunately, the answer is not clear cut and your child’s wishes are just 1 of 16 factors considered by the court in determining the best interests of your child.
3 Tips Finding The Best Child Custody Lawyer To Represent Your Case
When you and your partner are thinking about separating, concerns may arise in relation to arranging for the future care of your children.
Common Questions We’re Asked As Family Law Specialists
For over 20 years, our Family Law Specialists in Chatswood have guided many hundreds, if not thousands, of family law clients to successful outcomes in their family law matters.
Is there a Duty of Disclosure?
Both parties to a marriage or de-facto relationship have a positive duty to provide full and frank disclosure of information relevant to an issue in their case.
Top 3 Mistakes People Make in Family Law Matter
When a couple decides to separate, many people typically go through a period of adjustment where feelings of confusion, fear and uncertainty may arise and which needs to be dealt with before they can begin a new life without their former partner.
Divorcing the Narcissist
You may have heard of high conflict divorces where one partner refuses to collaborate, compromise or communicate with the other partner in order to amicably separate.
Domestic Family Violence & Separation
Domestic and family violence is a serious social issue that affects everyone in a family – children, parents and other members of the extended family and the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia take family violence very seriously.
Financial Abuse in a Relationship
In a study by RMIT University, 16 percent of Australian women and 7 percent of men will experience financial abuse in their lifetime.
Why Chatswood Family Lawyers Stands Out from Other Legal Firms
At Chatswood Family Lawyers our experienced family law specialists have vigorously advocated for our clients for over 20 years and are passionate about guiding separated couples each step of the way through the difficult and often complex legal process that is separation.