Family Law Blog

Furry and Feathered Friends in Family Law

The issue of pets can often be a source of continuing conflict in family law disputes. The emotional connection to pets can strain negotiations, as the main issues in dispute is usually who the pet lives with, and…

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Making the Most of Christmas for Separated Families

Making the Most of Christmas for Separated Families At the time of writing this blog post, it is hard to believe that Christmas and the festive period is only slightly over a month away. While most of the…

What Happens to My Superannuation if We Separate?

Contrary to popular belief, superannuation is not off-limits when your relationship breaks down and you are dividing your assets. The law treats superannuation as property that can be divided just like any other asset, however different principles may…

What Happens to My Inheritance if My Relationship Breaks Down?

If you and your partner decide to separate or divorce, you will need to work out how your assets are going to be divided. If you received an inheritance during your relationship, it is important to understand how…

The Bank of Mum and Dad: What You Need to Know

With property prices currently at an all-time high, it is increasingly common for young married or de facto couples to rely on financial assistance from their parents when purchasing a home together. The Bank of Mum and Dad…

Withholding Children During COVID-19

We have been receiving numerous enquiries from parents who are worried and confused about their parenting arrangements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team at Resolve Conflict are available to discuss your family law matters with you and…

Top Tips For Separated Parents During COVID-19

Navigating co-parenting is hard enough without the addition of the world pandemic, COVID-19. For many parents this time of isolation and work uncertainties is extremely difficult but for co-parents there are the extra concerns surrounding existing child arrangements,…