Successful co-parenting with your former partner can be tricky to achieve and may involve a period of negotiation and compromise before finding an agreeable solution. In some cases, you may not achieve a mutually agreeable solution on your own and in this instance, there are several options available to protect what matters most; the wellbeing […]
Property settlement can be a substantial part of separation and divorce. Whilst valuing tangible property such as homes and cars is relatively straightforward, valuing a business is usually more complex. One of the first questions we are asked by self-employed clients is what impact a separation may have on their business. This is a valid […]
At Daykin Family Law, we work with our clients to resolve matters in a cost effective and timely manner, which usually means staying out of Court wherever possible. The Court system can be complex, costly and time consuming. In many cases, alternative methods of dispute resolution can achieve preferable outcomes, without the added stress that […]
If you’ve worked with us before, you’ll probably know that we’re advocates for Collaborative Law, and advise where possible that our clients stay out of Court when settling a family law dispute. However, sometimes going to Court can be unavoidable when in the midst of a property dispute or an issue concerning children. If you’ve […]
The Basics of Divorce Applications When a marriage breaks down, it can be difficult to wade through a sea of different information looking for the facts, your legal responsibilities, how to go about property and financial division and parenting arrangements. At a time of inevitable stress, it’s important you can lean on someone you can […]
Most of us know someone who has been through a difficult divorce, juggling family life and work along with the pain and anguish of awaiting a family law decision in the Federal Circuit and Family Courts across Australia. It is no secret that the Australian judicial system is overburdened with too many matters and not […]
We are regularly contacted by people asking for advice on the preparation of a pre-nuptial agreement or a ‘pre-nup’, as we’ve covered in our previous article here. In Australia, pre-nups are actually referred to as Binding Financial Agreements and we often help clients in this area, whether they’re getting married or entering a de-facto relationship, […]
A main concern for people when they separate is what will happen to the property they have accrued during the relationship. It’s no wonder then that questions around the division of property are some of the most common we are asked at Daykin Family Law. We frequently advise on concerns related to the family home […]
Questions around the process of mediation are often asked by our clients. We all know that going through a divorce is tough – for you, your ex-partner, for the children and wider family. When emotions are high and the future is uncertain, there can be a significant amount of conflict that arises in the decision […]
Whether you are leaving a marriage or de facto relationship, you may require a Property Settlement or the division of assets upon the breakdown of your relationship. We’ve pulled together a list of our most commonly asked questions to help you navigate this complex area of law. What is Property Settlement? Generally speaking, Property […]