by precedence | Oct 15, 2019 | General News
Drug and alcohol use is a rising social issue both in Australia and worldwide. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey[1], conducted in 2016, produced the following alarming statistics: 1 million Australians, aged 14 years and older, had used illicit drugs in the...
by precedence | Sep 5, 2019 | Knowledge
Formalising the parenting arrangements for children after separation has many benefits for both the parents and children. A formalised agreement provides a predictable and stable routine, reduces the chances of conflict, and reduces stress and the likelihood of the...
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...
