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Separation/divorce is difficult for parents and their children. The arrangements for custody/parenting of the...
Read moreA concern for many parents is how to achieve a suitable parenting arrangement after...
Read moreWhere your children live and how much time they spend with each parent is...
Read moreHow do I get a divorce? Can I do a property settlement and what...
Read moreWhat is an Independent Children’s Lawyer In some children’s cases in the Family Court/Federal...
Read moreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian State and Territory governments have established a...
Read moreThe outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to change the way...
Read moreCommonwealth Courts Portal The Commonwealth Courts Portal (“Portal”) is an initiative of the Family,...
Read moreCan I still see my children during the Covid-19 Pandemic? The number of parenting...
Read moreMarriage certificate: when you need it, and where to get it from When you...
Read moreFiling Fees When submitting an application at either the Family Court or the Federal...
Read moreIf you are in the process of separating from your partner or are thinking...
Read moreFamily Law Court and the Federal Circuit Court what is the difference? In Australia,...
Read moreIn response to a spike in a number of urgent cases that have arisen...
Read moreWhat is spousal maintenance? “Maintenance” is not defined in the Family Law Act 1975...
Read moreHave you ever wondered what your rights are as a Mother or a Father?...
Read moreThe Family Court understand the importance of appropriate support for separated families and the...
Read moreYour ex-partner proposes a property settlement to you, but you can’t help but wonder...
Read moreOften when people speak about “divorce cases”, they are referring to legal family matters...
Read moreIt is a common misconception amongst Australians that a system of “divorce law” exists....
Read moreIf you enter into, or are currently involved in, family court proceedings, in respect...
Read moreWhat types of mediation exist? There are numerous types of mediation including Private...
Read more1. What do I first do when I separate in relation to the children?...
Read more1. Can I apply for an intervention order after hours? Applications can be made...
Read moreAs a general rule parties to family law proceedings pay their own costs. The...
Read moreAlthough your former spouse should obtain your consent before any international travel much will...
Read moreAlthough you should obtain consent from your former partner before any international travel much...
Read moreWhilst the issue of pets is often hotly debated in family law disputes it...
Read moreDuring these difficult times of COVID-19 restrictions, Pearsons Lawyers are reaching out to all...
Read moreOn 29 August 2019 at the Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, Directors Leanne...
Read moreOn Monday 03 August 2020 Pearsons Lawyers celebrated the 35th anniversary of Christine Kennedy...
Read moreINTERVIEW WITH LEANNE ABELA Pearsons Lawyers was established in 1922 and is almost 100...
Read moreJeff Kennett – Beyond Blue Breakfast Fundraiser – RACV Club On 21 October 2014...
Read morePearsons staff all received a packet of delicious homemade crumpets prepared by barrister, Caroline...
Read moreGail Kelly – A Lesson in Leadership It was a privilege to attend a...
Read moreIn November 2015 Karen Grigg celebrated 30 years at Pearsons. Karen started at Pearsons...
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