If you are in the midst of a separation, and haven’t read enough about COVID already, then you might be interested to know how the Federal Circuit and Family Court could approach disputes about children being vaccinated against COVID-19.

Moving out of a home can be an exciting time, but it may also equally be stressful, frightening, or confusing. There are many options for moving out of home, and in this post, we aim to summarise some of them for you.

Separation can be an extremely difficult and stressful time – having to navigate your way through not only the emotions of your relationship ending but also the practicalities of what the separation means for you and your family. Unfortunately, the question of future living arrangements generally serves to exacerbate this stress, with many people refusing to leave the home due to the belief that it will in some way effect their rights to it.

Separation and going through the family law process is extremely difficult emotionally and psychologically. The process of dividing time with children or separating property causes upheaval from normality.

We have all heard about ‘Pre-Nups’ in American movies and reality TV shows of the rich and famous, but what are they and are they applicable to the average person?

The world is your oyster were words often said to my sisters and I by my parents when we were growing up. It’s not surprising then that as soon as I could I followed my parents in their expat journey to Hong Kong where I met my husband who was also living his best life as a young expat engineer.

This is the first instalment of a series dedicated to lifestyle, wellbeing and the simple things in life! Enjoy!

First things first – superannuation is property!

The first thing to know about superannuation in the family law context is that it is treated as a special type of property under the Family Law Act. It is an asset, that is held in trust until you have met a condition for it’s release and it is always taken into account when considering a division of property in family law.

After what was an extremely difficult year but also a time to check in with ourselves and re-evaluate priorities, the year 2021 is a time for action.

Overcoming our collective hibernation and venturing out will be something to get used to and something that should be celebrated because we worked hard for this! Although now the problem is actually getting a reservation at our favourite restaurants.