Grief and Separation
Grief and SeparationJune 13, 2018 by Clewett It’s no surprise to any of us that separation can cause a significant amount of heartache and disruption to our daily lives. Not only does it affect us emotionally, but it can also impact us both physically and socially....
De Facto Relationship
De Facto RelationshipApril 19, 2018 by Clewett Are you in a De Facto Relationship? There are many fallacies surrounding de facto relationships and what actually constitutes a de facto relationship in the eyes of the law. One of the most common misconceptions is that...
Property settlement
Property settlementMarch 14, 2018 by Clewett How does the law determine property settlement? When talking about property settlement, there are many misconceptions as to how property is actually divided after a relationship breaks down. The most common misconception is...
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial AgreementsSeptember 13, 2016 by Clewett Prenuptial agreements In Australia, prenuptial agreements (also known as a ‘prenup’ or a Binding Financial Agreement) can be entered into by parties who are intending to marry or intending to enter into a de-facto...
When can a child decide?
When can a child decide?August 24, 2016 by Clewett At what age can a child decide where they live? In Australia there is no minimum age for a child to be able to express their view about where they would like to live in a parenting dispute. The considerations for...
De facto Relationships
De facto Relationships March 17, 2016 by Clewett De facto Relationships – What defines them? Our Family Lawyers are often asked about the true definition of de facto relationships and the legal rights surrounding this type of relationship. According to the Family Law...
