Property settlement

Property settlement

Property settlementMarch 14, 2018 by Clewett How does the law determine property settlement? When talking about property settlement, there are many misconceptions as to how property is actually divided after a relationship breaks down. The most common misconception is...
Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial AgreementsSeptember 13, 2016 by Clewett Prenuptial agreements In Australia, prenuptial agreements (also known as a ‘prenup’ or a Binding Financial Agreement) can be entered into by parties who are intending to marry or intending to enter into a de-facto...
Family businesses

Family businesses

Family businesses November 30, 2015 by Clewett What happens to the Family Business in a Divorce? On a percentage basis, Queensland has more family firms (than other types of businesses) in the Top 500 private firms as published by Business Review Weekly (BRW) than any...
Custody of the family pet?

Custody of the family pet?

Custody of the family pet? November 30, 2015 by Clewett Custody Battles – Who gets “Buster”? Divorce is never easy.   For some, who gets  “custody” of their much-loved pet can be a key source of anxiety. In some cases, the issue is easily resolved by taking into...
Where to get help?

Where to get help?

Where to get help? October 15, 2015 by Clewett Family Breakdown – Where to get help? The breakdown of any relationship is a major cause of stress, and may contribute to or trigger anxiety, depression, and other health issues. This is exacerbated when children are...
Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce

Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce

Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce August 6, 2015 by Clewett Fathers’ rights in a divorce Fathers have rights, just as mothers have rights. Each parent has parental responsibility for each of their child/ren until aged 18 years, unless a court orders otherwise....
Grandparent Rights

Grandparent Rights

Grandparent Rights June 4, 2015 by Clewett Grandparents Rights post a parent separation Divorce is a very traumatic time for a family and it affects everyone – the couple, the children, family friends, and of course, the grandparents. Grandparents can provide a haven...
The Basic Facts and FAQs

The Basic Facts and FAQs

The Basic Facts and FAQs April 23, 2015 by Clewett Divorce – The Basic Facts If you want a divorce, or are in the process of end your marriage, it is important to seek legal advice, especially if you have children and joint property. In Queensland, all applications...