When is the best time to get divorced?
There is never an ideal time to get divorced, and separations are hard for everyone involved — not just because of the emotional strife, but
Luke Shanahan
November 9, 2020
Legal Resources
Feeling unsure about your next steps? Here are some interesting articles.
Know where to file your family law matter
When judgement on a controversial family law matter needs assessment by a court, it is necessary to understand whether or not to begin a case
Luke Shanahan
October 29, 2020
DIY property consent orders
If you are separated, need to finalise your property settlement, and you and your ex-partner have already reached an agreement on splitting your property, you’ll
Luke Shanahan
August 14, 2020
How to locate and recover a child through the courts
Australian Law acknowledges the presumption that it is in the best interests of a child that both parents equally share parental responsibility after a separation
Luke Shanahan
July 23, 2020
Hiding assets in family law
When the loss of trust between separating parties gets intolerable, it can often escalate further during separation and property settlement proceedings, especially if one of
Luke Shanahan
July 23, 2020
When there are children involved in a separation
Parenting cases or child-related proceedings are matters where people seek the help of the Court to resolve a dispute about their rights and obligations towards
Luke Shanahan
July 23, 2020
Knowing when the game is over
Nothing in life lasts forever, especially when you are married to the wrong person and the game is over. Often the man doesn’t see the end
Luke Shanahan
July 23, 2020
Family law property settlements
If you and your partner are going through a separation or divorce, you will probably agree that it can be an emotionally and financially challenging
Luke Shanahan
July 21, 2020
Can a case be reopened?
The Court will, in certain circumstances, exercise its discretion to reopen a case where the parties are awaiting a final judgment and new evidence comes
Luke Shanahan
July 21, 2020
Pre-nup agreements – are they worth it?
A pre-nuptial agreement (known as a Binding Financial Agreement) is becoming more and more the norm for couples who are wanting to form a long-lasting relationship
Luke Shanahan
July 21, 2020
Things to consider when you separate from a partner
Do you have a friend or relative who has just separated? If so, the information below should help. Separation in Family Law is defined as
Luke Shanahan
November 27, 2019
Children’s care arrangements after separation
Parents who are able to reach an agreement regarding care arrangements for their children have two ways to formalise their agreement. If you and your
Luke Shanahan
November 27, 2019
Family law property entitlements – what is the split?
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements
Luke Shanahan
November 27, 2019
De facto divorce explained
Are you going through a separation? Unlike married couples, de facto partners cannot apply for a divorce when their relationship breaks down. Their property affairs
Luke Shanahan
November 27, 2019
A grandparents rights to see your grandchildren
If you are a grandparent and face the sad circumstance of a break up in your family group, through separation or unforeseen events, you may
Luke Shanahan
November 27, 2019
Representing yourself in family court
The Family Court of Australia was one of the first courts to recognise self-represented litigants as a permanent and significant client group. Research indicates that
Luke Shanahan
November 24, 2019