Divorce

Pet Custody Dispute: How Our Law Firm Successfully Represented A Client In A Small Claims Division Case 16.02.23 Australia announces that they are changing family and domestic violence leave from unpaid to paid leave. So, what does this mean for people who have endured domestic violence and their employment moving forward? Ramsden Lawyers, Family Law Special Counsel Daniel Rod discusses this in their latest article. Find out more.

Time Limits in Family Law - How Long Do I Have To Pursue My Matter In Court? 15.07.22 Divorce, property settlement, and spousal maintenance proceedings are all accompanied by Court regulated time limits and constraints and differ depending on whether you are party to a marriage or de facto relationship. There are constrained circumstances to which a party may grant leave from the Court to pursue an action outside of the prescribed time limit. The Court will consider if the party has a genuine reason for applying to the Court outside of these restraints, including the hardship that may be incurred if that party is prevented from applying, and any disadvantage to the other party. If you decide to file an application or commence proceedings, it is important you are aware of the various restrictions.

Joint Divorce vs Sole Divorce Applications – Which Option Would Work Best For Me? 24.06.22 Making a divorce application in Australia is, generally speaking, a straightforward process and in comparison to some other jurisdictions, it is a quick process. Many ex-spouses will make a joint decision to make an application, in the spirit of cooperation and ensuring the process is as smooth as possible for all parties involved, including any children of the marriage.

Drug Testing in Family Law Matters 28.04.22 Drug testing may be a necessary process in your family law matter where one party has an allegation of drug use against them. The court may order a hair follicle test, urine analysis, or blood test, to obtain results of a drug test, depending on the circumstances of the matter. It is essential to determine the existence and extremity of any drug use present in a parenting matter to ensure the best interests of the child are not undermined. A positive drug test result will likely affect a parent’s time with the child. This includes recreational drug use, which is less severe than drug use due to dependency but is still taken into account.

Can My Ex Partner Claim On My Estate When I Die? 25.03.22 Can my ex-partner claim on my estate when I die

Who Gets The Embryos After Separation? 16.03.22 Essentially, any agreements made regarding the embryos must have confirmed consent by the parties, both when the agreement is initially made, and renewed after the time of the separation

Will An Inheritance Impact My Property Settlement? 22.09.21 If you have received an inheritance or expect to receive one shortly and you are in the middle of a separation, can your inheritance form part of the divisible asset pool? The Ramsden Lawyers team explores the various considerations that go into determining whether an inheritance will form part of the asset pool.

What Rights Do Stepparents / Grandparents Have? 06.08.21 A child’s relationship with their stepparent or grandparent is something to be cherished as both meaningful and significant. If you are experiencing conflict in your relationship or family unit, you may want to consider what your rights are in relation to spending time with your stepchild or grandchild. The Ramsden Lawyers team explores how the law and Court deal with stepparents and grandparents in relation to parenting.

What Can I Do If My Ex-Partner Wants To Relocate With My Child/ren? 20.07.21 Does your ex-partner want to relocate and take your children with them? We explore how relocation should be handled, how the Courts approach this issue and what you can do if you are concerned your child may be taken overseas without your consent.

When Is It Ok Not To Send My Child To The Other Parent’s House? 16.06.21 As a family lawyer team, we are often asked “When is it ok not to send my child to the other parent’s house.” The answer to this is often fairly complex as it will depend on the reason the parent does not wish to send the child to the other parents’ house. This can often be addressed by asking the parent the reason they do not wish to send their child to the other parent’s house.

What Am I Entitled To In A Divorce If I Earn Little Or No Income? 10.05.21 If you’re facing, or in the middle of, the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, you’re probably wondering who gets what – especially if your ex-partner met most (if not all) of the expenses for the family. Rest assured that other non-financial contributions will generally be taken into account and weighed up against direct financial contributions.

3 Items to Include in a Parenting Plan 22.03.21 A divorce or separation is a difficult time for both partners involved. But you don't worry about yourself as much as you worry about your children. The family life they're accustomed to is about to get uprooted.