by precedence | Aug 22, 2019 | General News
There seems to be a misunderstanding about divorce and the appropriate time to update your will or do a new will. You should always have a current and up to date will in place. Waiting for your divorce to be finalised is never a good reason to delay your estate...
by precedence | Jul 30, 2019 | General News
There are many misconceptions or “myths” in family law that can lead to separating couples making poor decisions that are not in their best interests. We debunk some of these common myths below. Myth 1: “I am not married so I don’t need to have a property settlement”...
by precedence | Jul 4, 2019 | General News
One common misconception that parents often have following separation is that their child will get to decide who they live with and how much time they spend with the other parent. The living arrangements for children after separation is a decision to be made by both...
by precedence | Jun 12, 2019 | Knowledge
One of the first questions that we are often asked by clients going through a separation is, how do we separate our property and finances and protect ourselves? It is important for separating couples to understand that there are only two ways in which you can finalise...
by precedence | Apr 30, 2019 | General News
After separation, it is not uncommon for one spouse to change their name back to their maiden name as opposed to keeping their married name. But what about changing a child’s name? As family lawyers we are often asked about the process for legally applying to...
