Legal advice is an investment. It does not have to be costly however – finding the right lawyer who will work on your terms and with your preferences in mind is very important. Robot Divorces can still be an option for some but getting one on one advice in the beginning can help assess what is right for each individual.
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In this blog, Michelle Hill, a Lawyer at Lagom Family Law, shares changes implemented by the Court since March 2020 due to Coronavirus that you should know if you are going through separation, divorce or parenting matters during this period.
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You may be finding it difficult to stick to the current Parenting Orders or agreement that you have in place. If this is the case, then we can assist you to put in place Interim Orders or a temporary arrangement during what is predicted to be a longer term change in the way we live and parent during the pandemic.
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Separation is scary, emotional and stressful. When you add in to that the idea that you have to spend money on legal fees, you might wonder if you can even afford to separate. If separation is unfortunately on your horizon for whatever reason, Lagom Family Law can help you with these tips to minimise your legal fees.
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We encourage our clients to look for professional, tailored advice from a specialist Family Lawyer along with seeking general information to help support knowledge and emotional wellbeing, such as Podcasts and other content. Here are our top 5 regularly shared sources.
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Clients don’t want to turn up to an office full of stuffy suits behind heavy dark wood desks and leather-bound legal literature, all the while provided with advice that fails to recognise their individual circumstances.
They want simplification of legal processes, better access to practical advice that is jargon free which empowers them with accurate information in order to get on with life.
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Forget the horror stories you’ve heard! There is a better way to resolve your separation or divorce and it starts with getting a lawyer that’s on the same page as you!
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Unfortunately, in the event of an emergency like fire, you won’t have time, nor may you be thinking clearly to remember where these items are in the home. In an emergency when time is not on your side to go looking or worse yet, everything is lost to disaster of theft, having a fire, water and burglary proof safe prepared and ready to go may make all the difference.
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There are time limits that apply to spousal maintenance claims but in some cases these can be challenged. Find out how and why.
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As experts is Family Law, particularly complex property matters, Lagom Family Law can guide our clients on the best options to protect their interests, like considering what is known as an urgent Application in the Family Law Courts to seek an injunction (restraining the other party from dealing with or selling certain things like property), until a full assessment and agreement on the value has been ascertained.
Instead of the formal Court process with a presiding Judge, Family Mediation and Dispute Resolution employs a neutral third party or FDR (Family Dispute Resolution) Practitioner who is trained in mediation and negotiation and who is mutually selected by both parties. Lagom Family Law can help you decide if this option is right for you.
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There have been cases that have allowed a party to reopen proceedings even after Final Hearing. We look at under what circumstances this can and has happened.
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Separation or divorce can be a daunting prospect when you don’t know where to begin. But whether your relationship has reached the point of no return or you are simply uncertain about your future and looking to explore options, you may need to consider certain things as it could have a material impact once separated. We’ve put together a list of the top 9 things you may wish to consider.
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In the recent Case of Phe & Leng the Family Court held that a text message sent by the Wife to the Husband’s sister was sufficient evidence that a loan was owed by the Husband and Wife to the Husband’s parents.
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If you and your spouse or defacto partner have divorced or separated and you are unable to afford reasonable living expenses, you may be entitled to spousal or defacto partner maintenance.
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