Deal with Family Law Court matters without travelling to Melbourne

Would you like to have your family law Court matter dealt with locally without the need to travel to Melbourne?The Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) is committed to providing equal access to justice to all Australians regardless of their geographic location. For this reason, judges regularly travel to various regional locations to hear matters [...]

Deal with Family Law Court matters without travelling to Melbourne2020-11-24T10:55:37+00:00

Valuing your business during COVID-19

What is a Business Valuation? A Business valuation refers to the process undertaken to determine the economic value of a business. These valuations are obtained for a variety of reasons such as sale or taxation purposes, and are often required for family law property settlements. In some cases, a business value can be a sizeable [...]

Valuing your business during COVID-192023-01-16T14:46:44+00:00

Using the Law to Protect yourself and your Family from Family Violence during COVID-19

How to use the law to protect yourself from family violence during COVID-19?The Courts remain open during the current crisis and are able to assist those experiencing family violence. Individuals are able to apply at their local Magistrates’ Court for a Family Violence Intervention Order. Particularly, in the challenging and uncertain times ahead the [...]

Using the Law to Protect yourself and your Family from Family Violence during COVID-192023-01-16T14:46:49+00:00

Recent Parenting Order and Coronavirus Related Family Law Court Case

Recent case demonstrating the Court’s condemnation towards parents who fail to act in accordance with Court Orders and use COVID-19 as an excuse to deprive children from seeing their other parent without supporting medical evidenceThis month our office was involved in a parenting dispute that saw us act on behalf of the Applicant Father in [...]

Recent Parenting Order and Coronavirus Related Family Law Court Case2023-05-09T09:54:06+00:00

COVID-19 and Family Law

COVID-19 and Family Law: Tips on how to continue managing family law issues during the pandemic Over the last week or so, a number of media publications have addressed how families will face delays in accessing the family law system during this unfolding health emergency. The current COVID-19 pandemic will inevitably place the family law [...]

COVID-19 and Family Law2023-05-09T09:55:27+00:00

Divorce Information

Divorce Information - Do-It-Yourself-Divorce-Kits It is possible to apply for a divorce without a lawyer. The Family Law Courts website at www.familylawcourts.gov.au provides a Do-It-Yourself-Kit, which provides divorce information and sets out the steps required for applying for and obtaining a divorce and the Application for Divorce Form. The Application for Divorce document is quite [...]

Divorce Information2023-05-09T10:07:01+00:00

Relationship breakdown with children (relocation matters)

Relocation is an issue that you may face in your family law matter. Where there are no Court Orders in place, there is no legal reason why a parent cannot relocate with the children.  However, it is important to be aware that the other parent may make an Urgent Application to the Court to try [...]

Relationship breakdown with children (relocation matters)2023-05-09T10:08:26+00:00

Better Subpoenas (Part Two)

Better Subpoenas (Part Two) This is the second article in which Suzanna Sheed and Alexander Sheed-Finck of SMR Legal explore the use of subpoenas in the family law context. Suzanna is a Family Law Specialist and has acted as an Independent Children's Lawyer for many years. Subpoenas are an important part of the toolbox of [...]

Better Subpoenas (Part Two)2023-05-09T10:09:05+00:00

Separating from your partner

Separation is an upsetting and difficult experience.  However, separating from your partner doesn't need to be characterised by conflict.  You and your former partner may be able to reach agreement about the important issues, which include: the care of children; and how real estate, superannuation, money and other belongings will be divided. The benefits of [...]

Separating from your partner2023-05-09T10:09:40+00:00

Better Subpoenas (Part One)

This is the first of two articles in which Suzanna Sheed and Alexander Sheed-Finck of SMR Legal explore the use of better subpoenas in the family law context. This month is part one; an introduction to family law subpoenas. Next month; tips for practitioners issuing subpoenas and some common bodies they may want to consider [...]

Better Subpoenas (Part One)2023-05-09T10:10:04+00:00
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