by Erika Hanrahan | Mar 6, 2023 | Family Law, News
Unfortunately, a number of family law matters involve what is referred to as ‘coercive control’. However, in a positive move towards protecting people navigating family violence whilst going through the process of separating from their former partner, the NSW...
by Erika Hanrahan | Feb 24, 2023 | Family Law, News
The link between criminal and family law Unfortunately, many of those who are looking for legal advice and assistance in family law upon separation have also experienced, or are about to experience, criminal proceedings in the Local Court or District Courts. This may...
by Erika Hanrahan | Feb 13, 2023 | Family Law, News
Couples who want financial security can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) at any time during their relationship, this is dependent upon the nature and stage of their relationship. In a Binding Financial Agreement a couple can set out how their property...
by Erika Hanrahan | Feb 3, 2023 | Family Law, News
Are you currently living with your partner? Are you in a committed relationship but maintain separate residences? Do you sleep at each other’s house each week but have not “officially” moved in together? Under Australian Law, de facto couples have substantially the...
by Erika Hanrahan | Dec 5, 2022 | Family Law, News
A question that we get asked by family law clients is “Can my partner relocate with my children?” When these calls come through, timing is crucial to address this and there is a process to follow in the Family Court. To learn more about how this works and why you need...
by Erika Hanrahan | Nov 28, 2022 | Family Law, News
Often clients come in and have a misconception that they can’t finalise their property settlement or work out plans for their children until 12 months after they separate. So are there any time limits you need to consider when dealing with events following your...
