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Beyond Divorce: How Family Lawyers Support Families In Times Of Transition

26 July 2023

In times of significant family transitions, such as divorce or separation, the role of family lawyers extends far beyond legal representation. These seasoned professionals play a vital role in supporting families throughout emotional, financial and legal challenges. Across the country, family lawyers are dedicated to understanding your unique circumstances and providing compassionate guidance to help you navigate through difficult times. This article explores the invaluable support family lawyers offer so many families during moments of transition and will also investigate how they focus on the rights and needs of all parties while ensuring your best interests are prioritized.

What Happens to the Rights of the Grandparents When Parents Divorce?

13 December 2022

Many grandparents have a special relationship with their grandkids and always want to ensure that their needs are well cared for. Yet sometimes, the parents would rather keep this relationship at arm's length and may think that the older adults are somehow "interfering" in the upbringing. While this can lead to disagreements in everyday life, it can present additional complexities should the parents go through a divorce or separation. In this situation, do the grandparents have any rights and can they have a say in what happens to the grandkids going forward?

Reasons to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement Before Marriage

12 April 2022

Today, many couples are choosing to sign a prenup before they get married. It gives clarity and certainty with regards to their assets and finances in case of separation, divorce or the death of a spouse. If you are unsure if a prenup is a good idea, discover the upside of signing this document. Boosts Trust between Spouses Dishonesty about finances and assets is a deal-breaker for many marriages. Unfortunately, many people still opt to conceal essential details about their wealth and loans.

Who Needs the Services of a Family Lawyer? You Could Be One of Them

14 September 2021

For many people, the thought of seeking the services of a family lawyer only comes when they face a family crisis. While these solicitors handle a range of family disputes, they come in handy in other family-related issues. For instance, they can guide you in making the right choices in your family matters. Having a lawyer on retainer enables you to evade the pitfalls that lead to stressful and frustrating legal situations.

How a Divorce Lawyer Can Help You Claim Spousal Maintenance

21 August 2020

After a divorce, one of the contentious issues regards spousal maintenance. According to the Family Law Act 1975, a person is responsible for assisting their former spouse financially if they can't meet their own expenses from their assets or personal income. Here are some of the ways a divorce lawyer can help you claim spousal maintenance after a divorce. Legal Advice The first thing a divorce lawyer will do is examine your case and advise you whether you qualify for spousal maintenance.

Child Custody Case Tips: Signs It's Time to Hire a Family Lawyer

15 May 2020

Divorce or separation can take a toll on your loved ones, particularly if you have children. Both you and your spouse will have to decide how the kids will be raised and who will take custody. In most cases, both parents fight to get custody of their children, and this complicates matters. Luckily, family law solicitors can help divorcing or separating parents to solve the issue and ensure the children are taken care of once they start living separately.

When Is a Family Report Needed?

10 July 2019

When two parents go through a testy or nasty divorce, it can be difficult to reach agreement on any matter whatsoever. Unfortunately, this may also affect decisions related to the long-term care of their child and in the eyes of the court, this will need to take precedence over everything else. In this type of situation, therefore, it's not unusual for the court to appoint an independent party to draw up what is known as a 'family report'.

Legal Guide: 3 Essential Tips for an Amicable Divorce

24 February 2019

Splitting up can be a frustrating and emotionally overwhelming experience for both parties. In most cases, the divorce process will become ugly, and a lot of complications and fights will follow. However, this does not have to be the case. If your marital relationship with your partner cannot be reconciled, it still possible to separate while attempting to maintain goodwill towards each other. This is particularly important when you have children together.