According to the most recent statistics, 49,510 divorces were granted in Australia in 2020, representing an increase of 1.9%. If you and your partner are beginning the process of a divorce, you may be wondering if you require the services of a divorce lawyer. While not all parties hire legal representation during this time, it’s…
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If you’re in the unfortunate situation of going through a break-up you have probably heard all sorts of ‘advice’ from well-meaning friends and family. Family and friends are a great source of emotional and physical support when you have separated, however good legal advice is essential so you are aware of your rights. Being properly…
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Separated couples unable to resolve matters regarding parenting and finances through mutual agreement can apply for interim orders in the Federal Circuit Court (or Family Court for some more serious and complex cases). Interim orders are “temporary orders” and usually made as a matter of urgency to determine parenting and financial matters until the final…
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If you know someone who is being sentenced in Court and they ask you for a character reference do you know what to do? The purpose of a character reference for a person who has pleaded guilty to a criminal or traffic matter is to being to the Courts attention details of good character about…
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It is with great excitement that we welcome our new lawyer Kamila Savage to our team. Kamila has more than two decades experience in practising law in Poland and Germany along with working as a consultant for major European and British Corporations and specialises in Civil Litigation, Intervention Orders, Property Matters, Intellectual Property and Criminal…
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According to a recent article in the Herald Sun the corona virus pandemic and its enforced lock down restrictions are set to send Australia’s divorce rate skyrocketing. User Google searches for the search term ‘divorce’ has surged to their highest point in 12 months at the end of June, surpassing the usual spike after Christmas…
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