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The Anderson Family Lawyers Blog
At Anderson Family Lawyers, we fight to uphold legal rights of all our clients. Follow our blog articles on topical issues, relevant changes in legislation and simple knowledge sharing in the legal world covering all areas of family law.
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3 Things to Do Before Your Solicitor’s Meeting
Preparing for a solicitor’s meeting can be a daunting task, especially if you’re doing so for the first time. The most important thing is to show up with us much information as...
Surviving Valentine’s Day After Divorce
As we venture closer to February 14th, it’s hard to ignore the looming Valentine’s Day holiday: teddy bears line the shelves, groceries are stocked full of chocolates, and red,...
Entertaining New Year’s Resolutions
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘new year, new me’? While new year’s resolutions can be a bit hit and miss, there is something cathartic about starting a new year, and making...
4 Melbourne School Holiday Activities That Won’t Break the Bank
After a long, hard, year, Christmas is fast approaching, and with it the fun-filled (and sometimes dreaded) Christmas school holidays. If you’re looking for things to do with...
Christmas without the kids
Things to do at Christmas when your kids are not in your care Christmas is a magical time of year, but it can be difficult to enjoy the holidays when your children are not in...
The importance of obtaining legal and financial advice when negotiating your property settlement
Property settlement is an important step in any separation. Depending on the length of your relationship, you could have years or decades worth of property owned by you and your...
What Is An Independent Children’s Lawyer?
In some family law matters before the court involving parenting issues, Independent children’s lawyers (“ICL”) may be appointed. Section 68L of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)...
How Family Dispute Resolution Can Benefit You
When families decide to separate, there are a number of areas in which both parties will need to negotiate. For various reasons, you could find that you and your former spouse...
Pets and Family Law
For most households having a pet join the family is an exciting time, but what happens during separation or divorce? Unfortunately, there is no specific legislation for dealing...
Can I Set Aside Final Property Orders?
There are certain circumstances in which the court may vary or set aside final property orders dealing with the division of assets between former partners/spouses. It is...
You CAN leave your home due to family violence during lockdown
Even under strict lockdown guidelines, family violence is never ok. You deserve to feel safe and respected in all circumstances, especially in your own home. We understand that...
How do I get an urgent hearing during the COVID 19 list?
On 29 April 2020, the Family Court started operating the COVID-19 List to hear urgent matters that arise solely or substantially from the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 List is...
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