Reaching out for family law advice is often prompted by uncertainty. Whether contact is made directly or through a referrer, it is natural to want to understand what happens next and how to prepare. The early stages of…
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When people come to Resolve Conflict, they are often facing one of the most challenging and uncertain periods of their lives. Relationship breakdown brings emotional strain, financial stress and deep concern for the future, particularly where children are…
Read moreHow do Courts decide how property is divided between the parties in a Property Settlement Application? The Court has set out a four step approach it will follow when making deciding property division. The Court follow these 4…
Read moreIf you and your former partner have owned property together, it is very important that you get advice from a family law solicitor about how to separate and finalise any property that you have with a legal property…
Read moreNo two marriages are the same, and so it only follows that no two divorces will be the same, either. In fact, if you’re a woman who’s contemplating divorce, you have several options about how to proceed. In general…
Read more Are there some dust bunnies and cobwebs in your relationship that need cleaning out? Here are some ideas for spring cleaning your marriage:  1. Clear the air. Are there any conversations you have been avoiding, or arguments…
Read moreIt’s never easy when a marriage or significant relationship ends. Whatever the reason for the split, and whether you wanted it or not, the breakup of a relationship can turn your whole world upside down and trigger all…
Read moreComplain more. Â Criticise less. Criticism is a destructive global attack on a person’s personality, childhood, history, or character. Complaints, however, are about a person’s behaviour a specific thing, time, and place. With complaints there is no attack, but…
Read moreWhat is the difference between a married couple that bickers regularly but seem to really like each and the perfect-looking couple who never argues but is suddenly headed for divorce? A very different skill set. The…
Read moreIn this article acclaimed couples counsellor Don Elium looks at the key things you need to do when telling you children you and your partner are separating. Preparation: It is best to prepare for this conversation with your spouse with a counsellor….
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