You’ve likely heard the terms ‘emotional abuse’, ‘coercive control’ and ‘psychological violence’. We hear these sayings all too frequently in the news, usually associated with a domestic violence-related murder. But what do these terms actually mean? What behaviour constitutes ‘emotional/psychological violence’ and ‘coercive control’? How can we identify whether we’re in a relationship where these …
Negotiating your divorce is never going to be easy, but the ‘collaborative’ approach to settlement can be quicker and less costly than you might expect. This approach prioritises the early provision of expert financial assessment and advice, which makes it significantly different to traditional combative and litigious proceedings. Collaborative settlement is gaining momentum in family …
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By Deborah Awyzio, Accredited Family Law Specialist The position in relation to costs in proceedings commenced pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 is governed by Section 117 of that Act. That section clearly sets out the principle that each party to a proceeding should bear their own costs. In order to make a costs order, …
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Since the mining boom, the number of FIFO workers in large mining states has grown significantly. This method of employing people from another state and flying them into remote areas for temporary work is increasingly popular. But what effect is it having on Australian families? Leaving your family for any extended period of time can …
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A new relationship is exciting. It’s fun, fresh and you never want it to end. The last thing you want to think about is breaking up. Based in Brisbane CBD, DA Family Lawyers know just how important a Financial Agreement can be, despite its difficulties. When you think about marriage you picture flowers, dresses and a …
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Save time, money and stress by seeking mediation for divorce and separation. New program shows impressive results for couples willing to negotiate. Many couples that decide to part ways believe the only way to legitimately settle their dispute is by going to court. The thinking that drives this belief is not only untrue; it can …
Domestic violence is a conscious choice with absolutely no excuses. Sounds easy to understand but what happens if a person is justifying their violent actions? DA Family Lawyers in Brisbane have uncovered some confronting statistics. Half of women have experienced violence at the hands of their partner in a relationship as well as a quarter …
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Separating from your partner is stressful, particularly when you have children together and own a house and other assets together. We recommend resolving the matter as quickly as possible through an approach that can assist in preventing parties from going to court. This process is called Family Dispute Resolution and is also known as Mediation. …
I’m separating from my partner, but don’t want to go to court. What is the alternative? Read More »
Divorce can affect your children. With a lot of uncertainty about changes that are happening, there is no way of knowing exactly how your child will cope. How can you be certain that you are supporting your child through this process? Like all of us, each child is different and reacts to life’s endless rollercoaster …
Australia has the highest rate of children being kidnapped by a parent in the world (per capita) with the majority of the abductions being from Queensland. Getting a divorce is a difficult time for anyone; it’s made all the more difficult when children are part of that equation. So much change in someone’s life that …
