Protecting Children from “Unacceptable Risk”

Protecting Children from “Unacceptable Risk”

Protecting children from “Unacceptable Risk” In a recent case, Freeman Family Law successfully argued, on an interim basis at least, that our client’s daughter should not have any contact with the respondent father, in circumstances of family violence. This was a...
Inheritances after separation and divorce

Inheritances after separation and divorce

In short: Inheritances are generally not excluded from the assets to be divided. However, the inheriting party will generally receive greater “credit” for that inheritance. Generally, the later the inheritance the greater the weight given to that...
What is Collaborative Law?

What is Collaborative Law?

Collaborative Law might sound like an odd concept in the area of Family Law, particularly for matters that typically deal with separation and divorce. However, Collaborative Law is helping people negotiate and settle complex financial and child related matters in a...
The Brady Bunch and Mutual Wills

The Brady Bunch and Mutual Wills

About Mutual Wills If you don’t know about the Brady Bunch TV show, Google it. I also recommend you watch the two excellent 1990’s Brady Bunch Movies. Even kids love those. The number of blended families is growing. Couples usually want to or have to combine their...
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate for young children

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate for young children

Vaccinations – What if parents can’t agree? In a previous article we discussed the fact that a Court can order vaccinations for children where there is dispute. As pointed out in our article each case turns on its facts. In the recent case of Palange &...