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Divorce

How much does a divorce cost in Australia?

HOW MUCH DOES A DIVORCE COST IN AUSTRALIA? It’s a simple question, with a reasonably simple answer. How much does a divorce cost in Australia? Firstly, and for anyone new to the separation process, you need to know that your...

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Do I need a divorce lawyer for separation and divorce?

No one prepares us for separation or divorce. We are in denial until it happens and most people (myself included) think we must hire a divorce lawyer straight away. I blame it on the movies with the warring couples screaming...

Divorce

6 Sensible tips to stop you worrying about your divorce

Like it or not, there’s a brutal truth about getting divorced that some people refuse to accept: You have no control over how your ex feels about the breakup or how they behave, and you cannot control all of the things...

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Binding Financial Agreements and Consent Orders: What’s Which?

When a married or de facto couple have separated and they want to formalise property and/or spousal maintenance agreements without having to go through the Courts, they can do this by entering into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) or by...

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Why separating without lawyers is definitely a thing

It is a myth that you need to hire lawyers to separate and divorce. You don’t. Property settlement is essentially a financial exercise that a lot of separating couples can work through together with the support of an expert. Which...

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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....

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...

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Kids and Separation

The positive impact of divorce on children

Divorce is often perceived as a failure. Yet, a great deal of strength is required. It is rarely the “easy way out”. When you have children, it becomes even more complex. While it is true many children face difficulties through...

Independent Children’s Lawyers | Beanstalk Single Mums

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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...