Family Law

If you’re looking for a family lawyer in Echuca, Cohuna, Kerang or Swan Hill and surrounds, and you’re unsure what to expect from your first meeting, you’re not alone. Speaking with a family lawyer is often the start of finding your feet again. When you’re navigating separation, changes in parenting, or financial uncertainty, even making…

When there are conflicts or safety concerns in parenting arrangements, supervised time (also known as supervised contact or supervised visitation in Victoria) allows children to spend time with a parent or family member in a safer, more structured setting. This approach is often used in Swan Hill and regional Victoria when issues like family violence,…

Working out a divorce property settlement when a relationship ends is one of the most important steps in getting your life back on track. It can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with the emotional fallout of separation. Questions about who keeps the home, how the super is split, and when everything has to…

Divorce is a major turning point in life, bringing the division of assets and property to the forefront. Dividing assets becomes a vital aspect, considering the numerous factors involved in the process of separation. For most people, completing a property settlement quickly is preferable as it enables them to move on with their lives. Is…

How Safety Concerns Influence Child Custody Arrangements In a divorce or separation, the goal is to create simple custody arrangements, often called ‘spend time arrangements,’ that allow both parents to spend time with their children. However, what happens when one parent doesn’t believe that the other parent can provide a safe environment for their child(ren)?…

The way the family law court perceives financial contributions and the role of homemakers in property disputes has sparked intense debate. The big question in these disputes is whether family law courts treat financial contributions and homemakers’ contributions equally when dividing property. It involves evaluating and valuing non-financial contributions like homemaking, child-rearing and household management,…

If a de facto spouse tried to frustrate, or prevent, a property settlement by claiming bankruptcy, it would likely leave you feeling disappointed and annoyed. For many families in Swan Hill and across Victoria, the idea of claiming bankruptcy during a separation raises serious concerns about fairness and financial security. Witnessing someone deliberately using bankruptcy…

The concept of a de-facto relationship isn’t new, and you’ve probably heard the phrase many times before. Working out whether you’re in a de-facto relationship can be complex and at times confusing, but it can also be an important factor when it comes to separation. So, let’s take a look at what being in a…