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Who Gets the Children? Child Custody and Parenting Arrangements in Victoria

The word most parents use is not the word the law uses, and what replaced it changed the question itself...
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How to Choose a Family Lawyer in Victoria

Three things can actually be checked when you are comparing family lawyers, and none of them appear on a homepage...
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Are Family Trust Assets Included in a Property Settlement?

The sentence we hear most often from clients with trust structures is that it is not in my name. In..
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My Ex Controls the Money: How to Protect Your Position in a Separation

One person handled the mortgage, the tax, the investments and the accountant. The other signed where they were asked to..
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Can I Be Legally Separated While Still Living Under the Same Roof?

Village Family Lawyers advises that yes, Australian family law formally recognises separation under one roof as a valid form of..
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How Is Property Divided After Separation in Australia?

How is property divided after separation under the new family law rules in Australia? Village Family Lawyers advises that property..
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First Steps After Separation in Victoria: What to Do Now

What should I do first after separating in Victoria? Village Family Lawyers advises that the first steps after separation in..
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How to Prepare for Family Law Mediation in Victoria

The mistakes that cost people most in mediation are made in the weeks beforehand, not in the room. A practical..
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How Does Coercive Control or Financial Abuse Affect a Property Settlement?

Financial abuse is rarely loud. It is the quiet control of money, information and decisions — and it does not..
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Cryptocurrency and Divorce: What Happens to Digital Assets in a Property Settlement?

Cryptocurrency and divorce can make property settlements more complex. Learn how digital assets are disclosed, valued and traced in Australian..
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Early Family Law Advice: The Quiet Step That Can Prevent Bigger Problems Later

Early family law advice can help you understand your options, reduce conflict and make clearer decisions about parenting, property and..
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Business Owner Divorce: What Happens When Your Business Partner Is Not Your Life Partner?

Business owner divorce can affect more than your family finances. Learn how separation may impact business partners, valuation, cash flow..
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