Family Law

9 Places to get free legal support in Australia

Are you looking for free legal support in Australia? Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be a daunting task, especially when going through a family separation. Fortunately, there are numerous resources and organisations across the country that offer...

Family Law

When the other parent retains your child …

It is every parent’s nightmare – sending your Child to the other parent so they can spend time with them and then having the other parent refuse to allow your Child to return home to you. Many parents mistakenly believe...

Family Law

Just because you’re separating, doesn’t mean you need a lawyer

Your family breakup will have been an unexpected twist in your life plan. No-one finds a partner and has kids, knowing that separation is on the cards. So, when it happens, we have absolutely no idea what we are doing....

Family Law

A quick lesson in the fundamentals of family law

This article about family law was last updated in 2021. If you’re considering separation or divorce from your spouse or partner, you may find yourself heading into the unknown. It can be a scary, emotional and confusing time. Yet, as...

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What happens to my kids if I die?

The only thing more precious than watching the ones you love enjoy life, is life itself. Many of us think that our family will automatically be looked after financially when we are gone. Unfortunately, this is not true. As a...

Divorce

Yes, you can divorce without seeing a lawyer!

One of the most common myths surrounding separation and divorce is that you need a lawyer. You don’t! If you are looking to save money on your divorce, you have several options. In this article, I will explain what they...

How to emotionally prepare for your day in family court | Beanstalk Mums

Family Law

How to emotionally prepare for family court day

At the outset, it should be said that in my practice I will do everything possible to avoid having my clients enter the Family Law Court system. After nearly 20 years in the jurisdiction, no client has ever left the...

When can our child decide which parent to live with | Beanstalk Mums

Kids and Separation

When can a child decide which parent to live with?

Despite what popular culture and American soap dramas have told us, there is no such thing as “parental rights” in Australia. It is children who have a right to have a meaningful relationship with both parents and to have their...

Independent Children’s Lawyers | Beanstalk Single Mums

Family Law

Independent Children’s Lawyers: Why to use them and how they work

FIRST … UNDERSTAND THE ADVERSARIAL PROCESS Australian Courts (including the Family and Federal Circuit Court) adopt what is called an adversarial process: two sides in dispute with each other present their positions before an impartial person who attempts to determine...

Can I relocate with my children away from their Dad? | Beanstalk Mums

Family Law

Relocating my children away from their Dad

Separation or divorce should be a liberating feeling and a moment in your life where freedom awaits. Unfortunately, that is not the reality for many mums after separation, as growing evidence tells us that domestic and family violence and abuse...