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You have had counselling with your partner and possibly your own counselling to solve Parental Responsibilities. Matters cannot be resolved. You have received financial advice to know what your financial future holds. You have endeavoured in every way possible to negotiate with your partner but without success. The stumbling block seems to be who is to care for your children. However, you may have been successful in taking Parental Responsibilities. If you have been able to work out a parenting...

How to avoid court? Alternative dispute resolution. Maintain a working relationship with your former partner after separation, especially if there are children For the sake of your family, especially your children, after a separation, it is important, if at all possible to do so, to maintain a working relationship with your former partner alternative dispute resolution. If only for a short period of time to help negotiate a resolution of financial and children’s issues. Seek a resolution of such issues...

Australian family law act determines your entitlements to property James Noble is a familiar face and expert family lawyers in Brisbane have suggested some way to get your Property by the Australian Family Law Act. If you are searching for legitimate advice before divide family property. This article can be a cool source to help you make the thing happen legally and by the Australian Family Law Act. The four-step approach of the Family Law Act which was adopted by...

What is a Collaborative Practice Agreement? In a Collaborative Practice agreement, the desires of the parties participating in the negotiations are ascertained prior to the first combined meeting with their lawyers and with each other at the time of the early stages of the joint negotiation meetings. It is quite common for parties to have the same wishes and goals, which are usually recorded on a whiteboard and which are visible throughout the negotiating process. James Noble Law is an...

Marriage Separation Process in Australia (Marriage, Families and Separation Brochure, Certificate) Marriage Separation Process in Australia or in your family. What does it mean for you? Have you clearly thought it through? This could be one of the most traumatic experiences a family will face. Family Separation can be devastating for everyone involved. How well you handle a separation will impact on how well you and your family cope now and in the future. Are the traumas and conflicts that...

They are property issues and superannuation. Superannuation Legislation for many years was not property under the Family Law legislation and the Court had no power to deal with it although the Court, to overcome this difficulty, made an adjustment to a party’s interests and in some cases extreme adjustments to compensate a party for the loss in the other party’s superannuation. The classic examples for high adjustments related to people in professions or employment where there were large superannuation interests...

Family law rules disclosure - You must need to know You must know the Family law rules disclosure In Family Law property or parenting proceedings, the parties have a responsibility to provide full and frank disclosure.  The duty of disclosure family law is a requirement for all parties involved in a family law dispute to provide to each other party all information relevant to an issue in the case.  Learn more from Family Law act. Family law rules disclosure -...

Working Remotely with The Best Law Firm Australia,  ain't no joke! To successfully start working remotely for the best law firm in Australia, it is imperative that you have excellent Workplace Communication in place. Communication is especially important in the workplace; this is what drives increased productivity, improves morale and efficiency. It helps foster an excellent working relationship between you, your boss, and your colleagues. Therefore, at James Noble Law we start the day with a Microsoft Teams meeting and...

As with many professional services sectors, law professionals generally really only sell their time. And, as we all know very well, time is money. So if you are searching for legal advice the family lawyer cost can be higher depending on the expertise level of your attorney. In the interest of saving everyone time (and money), we've compiled a shortlist of items to consider if budget is a factor (and let's face it that it probably is!). Keep these in...

Preparing an Airtight Binding Financial Agreements Binding Financial Agreements (BFA), also referred to as “pre-nups” are created when two parties have made a fully informed decision to enter into a binding agreement. The creation of an Airtight Binding Financial Agreements requires the parties to disclose their financial position, provide reasonable time to consider the agreement and obtain independent legal representation to avoid any undue influence or pressure on the other party. This document effectively allocates assets and other financial resources...

Financial Settlement issues What Happens to Home Loans, Mortgages, and Properties After Divorce? One of the biggest concerns of parties whose marriage has broken down is what happens to financial settlement resources and debt during this process. When it comes to matrimonial assets, one of the main considerations is whether the party who resides in the main property has the capacity to maintain the residence during interim and final proceedings. Whilst it is important that the matrimonial home is maintained...

What is a Parenting Plan? A parenting plan is a plan which puts the best interests of the child first. It is your and your partner's commitment to your children and their future. A parenting plan is a written agreement between parents under practical issues of parental responsibility. What Happens if a Party breaks Parenting plan or arrangement and Does Not Return the Child? If you are concerned that your child may not be returned to your care after spending...

Who Liable to provide Financial help for single mums During Pregnancy? Financial help for single mums: What happens if you are pregnant and the father is no longer willing to raise the child or provide pregnancy financial assistance? Is the father still liable to pay relevant costs? Essentially, the answer is - yes. The biological father of a child is liable to Financial help for single mums During Pregnancy and also the costs associated with pregnancy and raising the child....

HELP! I've Got An Executor Dispute: Can I Remove an executor of a will? It is not uncommon for clients to raise they are frustrated with how the executor of a will is administrating a deceased person’s estate. These complaints typically arise from beneficiaries to a Will, being the category of person who benefits under the will. Before dealing with these issues, it is necessary to understand the nature of the executor of will, their position, and the responsibilities this...

What are family report writer interview questions, Examples, Recommendations, and Interview What is Family Report? Before talking about family report writer interview questions, let's talk briefly about Family Report. A family report is a document written by a court-appointed family counselor. It provides an independent assessment of the issues in the case and can help the trial judge decide on child / rental arrangements. This can help the parties reach an agreement. What does a family report writer do for...

How to Obtain an Australian Child Passport for My Child After Separation? Before obtained an Australian Child Passport, the Passport Office requires the child’s parent or any other person with parental responsibility to provide written consent to the passport being issued. Therefore, the easiest way to obtain an Australian Child Passport is to receive consent from the other parent. However, this will not always be possible. In circumstances where the other parent refuses to provide written consent or does not...

What should you do if Family Law Matter makes Delay? Merging Family Courts and Early Senate Reports The current structure of the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit court of Australia have led to systematic backlogs of cases, with Judges required to hear a multitude of matters on a single day. This has led many parties who have proceedings before the Court to be frustrated, and rightly so. The planned merging of the Family Court of Australia (FCA) and...

If the Billionaire Kobe Bryant Died in Australia, Who Will get his Properties? If Kobe Bryant was an Australian, resided in Queensland, and died without a valid Will (“intestate”) the laws of Queensland would decide how his vast estate would be divided. Because he had a wife and children it would work like this; His spouse would receive the first $150,000 of his overall estate and all of the household furniture and chattels.  The remainder of his estate would then...

Property Valuation in Family Law Proceedings Commonly when two parties separate or divorce, the family home (also referred to as the matrimonial home) is typically the most valuable asset. As with most separations, one party moves out of the matrimonial home following the breakdown of the relationship, leaving questions of how much the house is worth? and which party owns it? Assets such as real property, which are generally the most fought over, require an updated valuation so the Court...

What is the family law act 1975? Family law act 1975 is the Laws relating to marriage and divorce and the reasons relating to marriage and with it and otherwise the financial responsibility of the parents of the children and the de-facto relationship and some other matters relating to divorce. What is the purpose of the Family law act 1975? The Family Law Act 1975 focuses on the rights of children and the responsibilities that every parent has towards their...