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Why Divorce Rate in Australia is So High?

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What is a marriage? Divorce causes a marriage to end legally. This is a bitter experience in anyone’s life. But before unraveling the facts of divorce let’s get to know about marriage first. Marriage is the union of two people by which they recognise their life together and have a happy sexual life. But in legal terms, marriage is a contract between two people enforced by law.  It is a social event that forms a family but there are legal consequences too. Starting from raising the children to protecting the family residence, inheriting from the other partner can be the legal consequences. What is a divorce legally? When one of the partners decides not to live together anymore feeling uncomfortable with the marriage, he or she can demand a divorce. But divorce is a legal term too.  Divorce entails canceling all the legal responsibilities, hence dissolving the contract between a couple. No-fault divorce;1975 The divorce rate was very high in Australia before 1975. According to t...

How Much Does It Cost To Get A Divorce in Australia?

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  The million-dollar question  How much does it cost to get a divorce in Australia  is determined by about a million factors, but mainly depends on the actions of you and your partner. We can however advise of your family law costs in relation to a  property settlement , custody, and time spent with children in stages. These could be stages such as how much to get to know your rights and entitlements, how much to make an offer or how much to prepare for Court. How Much Does It Cost To Get A Divorce in Australia ? We can also advise clients of what their costs would be if the matter is ‘straight forward’. This means minimal if any negotiation of how matters are to be finalised whether it be in regard to assets and liabilities or care of children. The one major factor that will definitely increase your family law costs is not being able to communicate with your partner. Of course, it is always advisable to find out what your rights and entitlements are before agree...

A SUREFIRE METHOD HELPING FAMILIES STREAMLINE THE DIVORCE PROCESS

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  For the sake of your family and children put away your hatred and animosity and endeavour to talk to your former partner in a reasonable manner only if for a short period of time to reach a resolution that best suits your children, yourself and your former partner. Do this with the assistance of people who have the professional experience to help you through this highly emotional period of your life. Ian Field has more than 40 years’ experience as a solicitor practising in Family Law and over 26 years of involvement in alternative dispute resolution. James has been instrumental in developing Collaborative Law in Brisbane. Collaborative practice is one of the best ways to resolve family and relationship issues. It offers an amicable, speedy and cost-effective way to reach an agreement. Collaborative practice depends on two things; the skill of the collaborative lawyers and the general willingness of the parties to participate openly. Collaborative practice will assist yo...