In family law world, separation requires three features: the breakdown of the marriage, that the breakdown be communicated between the spouses and that it be acted upon. It is common for separated spouses to disagree on the exact date their marriage ended. However, if you and your ex have vastly different views about the separation date, this may impact when you should apply for a Divorce Order.
In this video, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses recent marriage and divorce statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and what this data might mean for you.
In this video, special counsel Leeann Murphy discusses the role of a single expert report in a family law matter, and what to do if you don’t agree with the contents or findings of the report.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, special counsel Craig Turvey discusses how a disagreement with your ex-spouse about the separation date may affect when you
In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods talks about understanding your binding financial agreement and why it might not be the best idea to try to be your own family lawyer.
In this video, special counsel Leeann Murphy discusses what options you might have if you don’t agree with the decision of the court.
In this video, special counsel Craig Turvey talks about parenting arrangements and why there’s no correct answer to the question ‘How many overnights should the children spend with each parent?’.
In this week’s video, associate Hannah Flanderka talks about what does and what does not stay confidential in a family law matter.
In this video, family law partner Justine Woods talks about how your initial financial contributions to your relationship might be treated in your family law matter.
In this video, special counsel Leeann Murphy discusses what factors will be relevant in determining whether or not you are in a de facto relationship
In this week’s video, CGW family lawyer Hannah Flanderka talks about practical considerations that might be relevant to you if you have reached an agreement with your ex about keeping the house. In this second part, Hannah focuses on the process of transferring the property into your sole name.
In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods talks about her theory of ‘the rule of three’ in parenting matters.