As an introduction to the two stories I am about to reveal, I need to tell you that I have been a lawyer for over 25 years. Clients with family law issues have formed the major part of my law practice. Over those years I have learned to “read” the behaviours of clients and identify […]
Why I Started an Online Family Law Practice
For over twenty five years I have been practising as a Family Lawyer. Over that time I have given some thought to the reasons why I became so disillusioned with the processes of the Family Court. What are the negative effects of going through the Family Court? Clients going through a separation are in a […]
That Difficult Conversation About Divorce
It is that time of year when unhappy couples decide to untie the marital knot, and separate. This often comes as a surprise, even a shock, to one of those parties who may not have realised that the relationship was going downhill (or chose to ignore the signs). Being the person to instigate having this […]
My Mission – To Keep Clients Out Of The Family Court
Over twenty five years as a family lawyer, I have seen the damaging effects on clients going through a property settlement in the Family Court of Australia. Most clients find it hard to understand why there are huge delays in dealing with these matters. Unfortunately the situation is not changing due to lack of funding, […]
What are My Options for a Divorce Property Settlement?
You’ve decided to separate and divide your property, so what are your options: Option 1 is to bring out the big guns, start the war, retain a lawyer each, and make an application to the court. The result is that it will probably take a couple of years to reach a final settlement, there will […]