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What to expect and how to prepare for your lawyer-assisted financial mediation
Published March, 2025
We know that reaching an agreement about the division of property is the hardest part. Many families choose private financial mediation as a way to resolve these issues in a more amicable, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
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How to prepare an opening statement for your family law mediation
Published March, 2025
Preparing an opening statement for a family law mediation is an essential step to set the tone for the mediation session and present your perspective to the mediator and the other party involved.
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Don’t take your super for granted – unless its self-managed!
Published February, 2025
Prior to December 2002, superannuation was often excluded from property settlements, as it was seen as a future income stream.
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Arbitration and its Benefits and Disadvantages in Family Law
Published February, 2025
Exploring the arbitration process in family law, its benefits, and potential drawbacks compared to court proceedings.
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Assuming Positive Intent – A ‘Must Have’ in Your Separation Toolkit
Published February, 2025
Adopting a mindset of positive intent can improve communication and reduce conflict during separation.
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The Duty of Disclosure in Family Law - in both parenting and property matters
Published January, 2025
Understanding the legal obligation to disclose relevant documents in parenting and property proceedings under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).
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The Path to an Amicable Divorce: Finding Shared Goals from the Start
Published January, 2025
Divorce is often associated with conflict, animosity, and drawn-out legal battles. However, it doesn`t have to be this way.
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Enforcement of Court Orders and Judgments
Published January, 2025
Guidance on what to do if the other party fails to comply with court orders or judgments regarding payments or asset transfers.
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Media
Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Canberra, 2025
Source: Doyles Guide
The 2025 listing of leading Canberra Parenting & Child Custody Lawyers details individuals who have been specifically highlighted for their expertise, abilities and experience in complex parenting/child custody issues and disputes.
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Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Canberra, 2025
Source: Doyles Guide
The 2025 listing of leading Canberra Family & Divorce Lawyers details solicitors practising within the areas of family, divorce, parenting, spousal maintenance and matrimonial law matters in the ACT legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
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Huge Surge in Divorce Inquiries Sparked by Coronavirus Lockdowns
Source: DailyMail Australia
Divorce lawyers are being inundated with calls from fed-up spouses wanting to split from their partners after weeks cooped up by coronavirus lockdowns.
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An Exploration of the Canberra Family Law Marketplace
Source: Lawyers Weekly
According to Courtney Mullen, there are aspects of divorce that affect those in the ACT more so than elsewhere in Australia.
Read Full ArticleFamily Violence and Practitioner Obligations During COVID-19
Source: Lawyers Weekly
There are evolving challenges facing practitioners who are seeing an increase in the number of new cases pertaining to family violence in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Courtney Mullen – Recommended Family Lawyer
Source: Doyles Guide
In our 2020 rankings of Leading Canberra Family & Divorce Lawyers, Courtney was identified by her fellow Canberra Family Law Solicitors and Barristers as one of the city & territory’s Leading Lawyers with respect to each of Family Law Matters and Parenting Law Matters.
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Many Divorcees Are Missing Out on a Share of One of Their Marriages Biggest Assets
Source: Canberra Times
Family lawyers have warned that thousands of people going through divorce could be missing out on assets worth thousands of dollars because they are unaware of superannuation splitting entitlements.
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COVID Impact to Send Divorce Rate Soaring as Google Searches Reach Peak
Source: news.com.au
Australia’s divorce rate looks set to skyrocket as coronavirus restrictions and ongoing job losses push struggling relationships over the edge.
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Heartbreak Hotel: One-Bedroom Rental Searches Spike Amid COVID-19 Break-Ups
Source: Realestate.com.au
New data shows COVID-19 lockdowns have had a devastating impact on relationships, while realestate.com.au has also seen a spike in search activity for one-bedroom rentals.
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Court Boosts De Facto Partners’ Rights to Share in Joint Property
Source: Australian Financial Review
The rights of those living together to an equal split of shared real estate – despite one side not being able to prove any financial contributions – have been strengthened by a NSW Supreme Court judgment.
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Should I Get a Prenup if I’m Not Cashed Up?
Source: Body+Soul
Despite the preconceived notion that prenuptial agreements are for the wealthy, they can offer significant benefits even for individuals without substantial assets.
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Court Crackdown on Divorcing Couples Hiding Family Assets
Source: Australian Financial Review
Under new laws, divorcing partners will find it much harder to hide assets, such as superannuation, with increased penalties for evasion and requirements for full disclosure.
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Property Rows Soar as Divorce Hits New Highs
Source: Australian Financial Review
Rising property prices are causing delays and bottlenecks for record numbers of couples seeking separation because of irreconcilable breakdowns during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
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This Increasingly Popular Divorce Strategy Can Save Money and Tears
Source: Australian Financial Review
A collaborative divorce typically costs between $20,000 and $60,000 and takes from two to six months, compared to a fully litigated action costing between $50,000 and $150,000 over 18 months to 2½ years.
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How to Prepare for Your Family Report When Separating
Source: Beanstalk Mums
So, you’re in Court and the Judge orders a Family Report to explore what is in your child’s best interests – what now? Well, it’s always a good idea to be prepared.
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