Category: Family Law

Harsh words are spoken, promises are broken and in the words of the old song by Grayson Hugh, love has walked out the door. Most people can make amicable arrangements for managing their financial and parenting issues post-separation without Court...

Christmas and holidays are socially idealised to evoke happiness, joy, and goodwill. The reality of the festive season for many, however, is that the season brings stress, conflict, and a host of other problems. For families experiencing divorce and...

Ending a relationship can be devastating both emotionally and financially. Streeterlaw Accredited Specialist in Family Law Simone Green shares some insights and tips in how to separate well. Each couple’s separation experience is unique to their own...

Financial Agreements, often referred to as ‘pre-nups’ can be a cost-effective and flexible legal alternative to litigation following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship. The future comes with no guarantees however, and neither do...

For both married and de facto couples, the Court is unable to make adjustive property orders relating to that relationship unless that couple has first separated. In most cases, it is obvious when a relationship (either married or de facto) ends, but...

Valuing assets such as the family home, businesses or investments is a common source of disagreement among separating couples and a critical first step in determining who gets what in a property settlement. The person wishing to keep a particular asset...

Family separation is never easy, especially when children are involved. One thing that most parents will agree on is that exposure to ongoing parental conflict is damaging to their children. Judges hearing parenting cases are required by the law to have...

Unlike other areas of law, Family Law involves people expected to make life-altering decisions when logical thought can be significantly affected by emotional trauma. It is common that separated partners are at different emotional stages of the...

With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to impact the way we live, work, study and play, vaccination has become a fiercely divisive issue between those who support the Government and Health directives for vaccination against Covid-19, and those who...

2021 has been a challenging year for all with Covid-19 lockdowns, the pressures of home schooling and sadly for many, also navigating life as a separated family with children. Streeterlaw’s Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer Simone Green, provides...