Pearsons Family Law

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A brief overview of how property is approached by the Family Court in short relationships (less than 5 years).

Have you just been served with an Intervention Order and are you wondering how the matter will proceed in Court and what is expected of you? Join in today’s episode to find out more about the Intervention Order process at Court.

In family law matters where children are involved, it’s not uncommon for one of the parents to wish to relocate to another town, state or even overseas. In today’s episode, we discuss the matters the Court will take into consideration if you wish to relocate.

Are you wondering how and when you can change final parenting orders? Tune into today’s episode to find out what the Court considers when you apply to re-open your parenting case.

Sometimes a parent’s behavior warrants supervision from a third party, who can include a family member. Why would a parent need parental monitoring and when is this appropriate? Tune into today’s podcast to find out more about how supervised parenting time works.

Are you confused about the differences between a mediation involving children matters and a mediation involving property matters? Tune into today’s episode to gain an insight into the mediation process and how this may assist with your family law matter.

Are you wondering how COVID-19 will affect your family law matter? Listen to today’s podcast to find out how the Family Law Courts and our workplace have adapted to COVID-19 and how this affects your matter.

If you are in a Family Law matter, you might need to file documents on the Commonwealth Courts Portal. Listen to today’s episode on what the portal is and how to use it.

You may be living with someone and not realise that you are actually in a defacto relationship which will give rise to a property settlement under the Family Law Act. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about what is a defacto relationship as defined in the Family Law Act.

What happens if my former partner wants to take the children overseas without my consent and what if I want to take the children overseas and my former partner will not allow me to. Listen to today’s episode about overseas travel for separating parents.

In today’s episode we provide tips on what not to do during a separation.

In today’s episode we provide tips on what to do when you first seperate or before you take the step to separate from your partner.

In this episode we talk about whether children should spend time with both parents after separation and also how the children’s wishes are taken into account in Family Law negotiations and during Court proceedings.

It may be necessary to seek a Court Order for your and/or your children’s protection from somebody. In this episode we talk about how you can apply and obtain an Intervention Order.

Mediation is a process for resolving disputes with a third party who helps them to negotiate an agreed resolution. In today’s episode we talk about what happens in family law mediations for both parenting and property matters.

In this episode we talk about how much a family lawyer costs.

In today’s episode we talk about when it is time for you the change lawyers or get a second opinion.

An Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) is a lawyer appointed by the Family Court to represent a child's best interests in a parenting dispute before the Court. In today’s episode we talk to Benita Crocker a member of our firm who is also an ICL.

In this episode we will talk about your legal options if you and your partner cannot reach an agreement in relation to both parenting and property matters.

Listen to this episode to find out what legal options are available to you if you and your partner have separated and have reached an agreement.

If you are nervous about seeing a lawyer for the first time, don’t be! Listen to what happens at a first FREE appointment.

Thinking of separating or have you separated with your partner and are wondering whether you need a lawyer. Listen to our podcast to see how a FREE 30 minute appointment could help you.