Relocation After Separation
Following separation, it is not uncommon for people’s lives to take off in different directions – but what happens when this inevitably involves people wanting to relocate when there are children involved?
Winter Workout – Family Law
IT'S OFFICIALLY WINTER! They say bikini bodies are made in winter, which makes sense in theory but the cold mornings where you scrape the thin layer of ice of the windshield before sitting in your car waiting for the windows to
Self Care is Relationship Care
It can be easy within parenthood or a relationship to prioritise the needs and wants of others above your own. We might think that being the best partner or parent means we should devote all of our time, love and attention to our significant other or children. However, this is not the case in reality. As with all good things in life, such as ice cream, chocolate and takeaway, there must be balance.
Contraventions & Family Law
Contraventions often appear simple, or cut and dry, at first glance, but they rarely ever are. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to get appropriate legal advice.
5 Study Tips to Study More Effectively
Studying can be boring and does not inspire or motivate anyone to want to sit down for hours on end revising information that you may not finding interesting or relevant to area you wish to work in. However, in order to obtain the qualifications you require, it is necessary to get through the hard yards before reaching the end.
What are my Child Support obligations if I lose my job?
A loss of income not only affects the ability of a liable parent to pay child support, it also affects the ability of the parenting receiving child support to support the children in their care. Many Australians have either lost their
Cultural Considerations in Family Law
As we enjoy another Cultural Diversity Week here in Victoria we have the opportunity to reflect and celebrate our wonderful differences in culture, in food, in language and traditions of our migrants across the world and our first nations peoples which has made Australia one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world[1].
Surrogacy & Family Law
Late last year, Shaun Resnik was the first single Victorian man to be given official approval to have a child via a surrogate, leading the way for single men state-wide. Surrogacy is a daunting and unknown area of which it
Family Law | Six Steps to Buying Your New Home
The process of buying your first home can be overwhelming with the amount of hoops that you have to go through. Whether you are a first home owner, buying an investment property or starting fresh after family law proceedings, there are so many things to consider and prepare for the purchase of a home. But, never fear, this family law firm has come up with the six steps that may help you move into your new property! We would like to add a quick disclaimer. We are not real estate or property experts, but rather, we would simply like to share our previous experience and knowledge to help you buy your first property.
Just Peoples – a commitment to sustainable change
At Umbrella Family Law we proudly support Just Peoples to achieve their vision of a world where no one lives in poverty. By working with Umbrella Family Law you are helping to deliver grassroots projects that tackle some of the biggest