As family lawyers we see some former couples and separated parents who are in high conflict every day.   That conflict is usually borne out in terse and accusatory emails and text messages.   Those communications are about everyday life – how children are to be picked up from sport; paying of bills; and overdue…

As any family law case approaches a hearing in court, there will be discussion with a client about what he or she can expect from their ‘day in court’.   Having that discussion many times, over many years, tells me that the experience clients have in mind differs dramatically from reality.   The following represents…

  WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A HOLE, STOP DIGGING     When enduring a family law matter, whether a separation, or a parenting dispute, you will have a particular objective in mind.     Your family lawyer will not only advise you whether that objective is achievable or not, but will also advise of…