There are very lengthy delays obtaining trial dates and judgments in the Federal Circuit and Family Court. To circumvent delays, arbitration can be an effective mechanism to quickly determine your ...
There are very lengthy delays obtaining trial dates and judgments in the Federal Circuit and Family Court. To circumvent delays, arbitration can be an effective mechanism to quickly determine your family law matter and often at less expense. However, arbitration is generally limited to financial matters (excluding child support) and
If you are in the fortunate position of having reached an agreement with your separated spouse about financial issues, your friends (or your googling) may have informed you that there are at least two legally enforceable ways to document a property settlement.
Yes, if you engage an expert family lawyer, who will draft your agreement carefully and give you the right advice.
Definitely not. Prenups signed days before a wedding pose a huge risk of the financially weaker spouse later arguing they were pressured into signing.
It can be a difficult time when neither you nor your ex is willing to move out of the family home after separation.
Mental health issues are a common roadblock to parties finalising their family law matter. Clients sometimes ask whether a litigation guardian can be appointed for their ex in the hope this will push the matter towards a resolution.
Saying goodbye to your child as they leave you to spend time with their other parent can create mixed emotions. Perhaps satisfaction, as you appreciate the importance of the child building a healthy and loving relationship with the other parent; but, also, some trepidation. What if that parent will not
The family law courts have acknowledged the tension between a separated parent having the freedom to live where they want and parents living so far apart from each other that their children cannot have a meaningful relationship with each of them.
When family lawyers refer to ‘unilateral relocation’, we mean situations where a parent has moved their children’s residence a great distance without the other parent’s consent.
In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods explains how property settlements can be finalised during the pandemic, but they are happening slightly differently, in slightly different timing and informed by considerations that we’ve never had to really turn our minds to before.
In this video, CGW senior associate Craig Turvey talks us through the discrete property list The Federal Circuit Court has rolled out for all financial matters which do not involve any parenting issues or child support matters.
In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods talks us through binding financial agreements in a pandemic and why it might be best have a post marriage agreement.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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