New Year, New Me… Right? Or Wrong? January is coming to light as being “divorce month”. Recent studies have shown that there is typically an increase in separations in the first month of the year. But why?
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Christmas – Is it Really Only One Day of the Year?
Christmas is a time for giving, but ask many separated parents and the worst thing you can do is ask them to share their time with the kids, especially on Christmas Day.
Many families have their own traditions on Christmas…
The Do’s and Don’ts for the Holiday Season – from a Family Lawyer
The year is almost a distant memory and most, if not all of us, are again sitting at our desks and wondering where the year has gone.
December is often a busy period for all, and family lawyers are no…
I’m separating but my lawyer’s office is closed – what can I do?
By Daniel Ould
Like many other businesses, most family law firms will close for the Christmas and New Year period. Ironically, this is typically the busiest period for family lawyers – the holidays can act as a bit of a “pressure cooker” for…
Tips for co-parenting over the holiday season
By Daniel Ould
The holiday season as a parent of young children can be stressful at the best of times. For parents who have recently separated, or who have been separated for a while and may still be struggling to adapt to co-parenting,…
‘Tis the Season… to be Settling
By Neal Wood
This December rounds out my fourteenth Christmas working in family law… and apart from making me feel old, the last few weeks in December as a family lawyer always bring a flurry of activity as the end of the…
What is “coercive control”?
Please be advised this article contains details of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for some readers.
“Coercive control” has become a buzzword in discussions around domestic violence in recent years.
While this insidious form of family violence…
What do Queensland’s new domestic violence laws look like?
If you are in immediate danger, contact 000 for the police and/or ambulance for help.
The Queensland Government has recently announced they are expanding and modernising the laws surrounding domestic and family violence.
These changes represent a positive step forward…
Are you questioning paternity?
If you are uncertain about whether you are a child’s biological father, it is possible to seek a paternity test to clear this question up. Of course, it is imperative that any confusion in relation to paternity should not be…
Experiencing Domestic Violence? Where To Find Help
As lawyers, the team at Best Wilson Buckley will provide you with thorough and appropriate legal advice if you are experiencing domestic or family violence to help you navigate the system and protect yourself from ongoing violence.
For example, we…