Creating a will is not just for those who have large assets, but for everyone who cares for their family, this is a must. In this blog, Peter Fisher Lawyers will share tips on how to search for the best estate lawyer. Will preparation, Estate Planning, and Estate Administration can be very broad and a … Continued

Getting through a divorce can be a bit easier if you are prepared and informed about the process. But preparing for divorce sounds too rational and calculating. Isn’t it? No, preparing for divorce doesn’t have to be a bad thing. On the contrary, it can be one of the smartest moves that you can do … Continued

Divorce can be one of the most challenging situations to go through in life. It can become more complicated, especially when there are children who may be affected by the separation. Parents who are thinking about divorce need to keep in mind that a child’s wellbeing should be their top priority. Times like this can … Continued

Are you wondering how to choose a good custody lawyer? What are the things that you have to consider? Making these types of decisions can be difficult, particularly because of the many highly emotional issues that emerge during this time. But what will make things much easier for you is knowing how to choose a … Continued

When parties separate and there are children involved, there are often many parenting issues that parties do not agree on. Immunisations can be one of the contentious issues. If parties can not agree on this subject, it is an issue that can be decided on by the Family Court. The Family Court is a discretionary … Continued

Going through a relationship breakdown can be tough, and even more so if children are involved. Not all family breakdowns require a family lawyer, but when you decide you require assistance from a legal practitioner, who you decide to choose will be important in the longer term. Firstly it is important to know that both … Continued

Upon separation, you will need to consider the division of your assets and liabilities (the matrimonial property pool) and if there are children of the relationship, the parenting arrangements for those children. These can be achieved in a number of different ways; 1. By coming to an agreement between both parties, and informally dividing up … Continued

Ordinarily you may think the answer is no, however a recent High Court case found that a tax debt of one spouse can be shifted to another during a divorce property settlement. The 2018 case of Commissioner of Taxation v Tomaras  decided whether the Family court can give orders to government agencies, such as the … Continued

Negotiating school holiday time with your children can be difficult following separation or divorce. Unfortunately for some families, the tension and stress associated with making decisions around how much time the children will spend with each parent can be significant. If parents are in dispute, it is often likely that children will be affected also. … Continued