Mediation - What to Expect
A simpler and more cost-effective alternative to pursuing litigation or other formal legal processes, mediation is a common method used to resolve disputes where negotiations have so far failed. At Ro...
10 Things You Should Do When Separating from Your Partner
Deciding to separate from your partner or spouse is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make, especially if there are children involved. Not only do you have to consider the practical elements ...
Prenuptial Agreements – What Are They? What is Involved? Should you Sign One?
A legally binding contract signed by two people before marrying, prenuptial agreements (or prenups as they are more commonly called) cover financial issues and future of assets in the event of a divor...
Dealing with a Debt Collector – What Are Your Rights?
If you have missed a payment on your credit card, loan or utility bill and have failed to advise the creditor when you will be making the payment, they may pass your outstanding payment onto a debt co...
Drink Driving Charges – Do You Need a Lawyer?
In Australia, drink and drug driving is a severe offence as it has caused, and continues to cause, thousands of preventable deaths on our roads each year. This is why the penalties for those caught op...
The Effect of Marriage, Divorce and Separation on Your Will
Whether you’re venturing into a new relationship, entering into marriage or considering separation or divorce, it is important to understand the effect these relationship changes can have on your Wi...
What Happens When a De Facto Partner Dies Without a Will?
Since 2009, Australian family law has treated married couples and de facto couples essentially same, provided they meet the de facto criteria. In the event of a relationship breakup, they should have ...
Cyber Violence – The Rise of Online Abuse in Domestic Settings
Family violence and domestic abuse isn’t always physical, online harassment and cyber stalking by a partner or family member is an illegal online behaviour that is designed to humiliate, control or ...
How to Tell Your Children You Are Separating
If you and your partner have decided to separate, you might be wondering how best to tell your children. How should you talk to your child? What can you say and do to help them get through the process...
Parenting After Separation – Parental Responsibility Vs Custody
Until 1995, a parent who did not want their former partner to have access to their children could ask the Court to grant them ‘sole custody’. This is no longer the case and the term ‘sole custod...
Divorce – Helping Children Cope
If you're going through a divorce, no doubt one of your biggest concerns is how it will affect your kids. Telling your children that you're separating and trying to help them through it is no doubt on...
Purchasing a Property – A Guide to Property Settlement
The most exciting part of purchasing a property is the settlement day, but for first-time buyers the day you get the keys to your new house can be a stressful and overwhelming time. At Robert Wood and...
