In my work as a Family Lawyer, one of the things that I see most worry parents when they have separated is the prospect of their child going overseas with their former partner.  Coming up to Christmas school holidays and the opportunity they create for children to spend longer blocks of time with their parents, […]

Most people who know me, know that I’m normally quite a private person. So, I thought I’d share a little about me and my journey to becoming a family lawyer.  Childhood Dreams I’ve wanted to be a lawyer for as long as I can remember, so much so that I don’t really remember ever wanting […]

When a relationship comes to an end, often one of the most important issues to resolve between the two people involved is how to divide their property.  Some ex-partners come to an agreement about how to divide their property and superannuation without ever needing the assistance of a lawyer, some seek the assistance of lawyers […]

Break-ups are never fun and working through them can be tough. We all have our own little coping mechanisms – eating vast quantities of chocolate, a night out with the girls, going on a shopping spree – but does this really help? I’m all for bingeing on a bag of M&M’s while trawling my fav […]

BFLC’s Educational Series: How can I reach an agreement? Part 1: Our Top 4 Tips to Help You Reach an Agreement at Mediation In family law land, reaching an agreement about your finances and your children is one of the trickiest parts in resolving matters and moving on. With emotions running high from the loss […]

So you are going to Court? As most of you know, I heavily advocate for families who are experiencing separation and divorce to do everything they can to stay away from the Family Court process. After 14 years working in the family law system, I have experienced firsthand the difficulties faced by families who find […]

10 Things you will need to survive your divorce with dignity and grace Divorce is one of the most significant grief events many of us will ever suffer.  Is it any wonder then, that during divorce, good people suddenly seem to be mad? As a Divorce Lawyer I have seen it all. People who in […]

Now any family lawyer will know well that this can be one of the most hard fought areas of family law and one of the trickiest to advise on.  The desire for one parent to move after separation can raise so many questions and sometimes even more hurdles so that it may seem out of reach but remember, […]