Divorce can be tricky enough, but what if your former partner or spouse is nowhere to be found? Or what if thye refuse to co-operate? What happens then? In this episode, we talk all things divorce, including whether you can file without them, what happens if someone is overseas, whether you can separate without divorcing and much more. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

We're talking all things BFAs in this episode (Binding Financial Agreements), including: What actually are BFAs? When do you need one? Are they worth the paper they are written on? Is it true they are only for the rich? Can the Court set one aside?If you would like some advice about your situation,  our family lawyers are more than happy to assist! Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

Dealing with inheritances in a  family law property settlement is not as cut and dry as people might think. There are many different factors that the Court will take into account as it's not as simple as, "well, my parents gave me that inheritance so it's all mine and my ex won't get any of it." In this episode, we go deeper into the matter of inheritances, how they are treated by the court during a separation and what you need to know should you find yourself in this situation. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

Future needs is one of four considerations that are taken into account by the Court when deciding a family law property settlement. But what exactly are future needs and how do you know if you have any? Do you need to provide provide proof of those needs? We discuss all this and more in this week's episode. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

Many people are under the belief that assets are split 50/50 in a family law property settlement, but that's not always the case. In this episode, we talk about contributions and what they mean for a separating couple, and how it differs depending on how long they were together for. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

When a relationship is over, there is often a tussle between the emotional and the legal. You know when your relationship is over, but how does the family court determine the ending of a de facto relationship, for the purposes of a financial settlement? In this episode, we talk all things de facto, how it differs from a marriage (legally speaking), and what separating couples need to consider in order for the Court to recognise the end of their relationship. For more on Fairbairn v Radecki, please see our article: "How does the Court determine the breakdown of a de facto relationship. "Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

What is property and what isn't property in a family law settlement? What do you do if you need to sell a property but one party won't move out?Are assets actually split 50/50 in a property settlement?Why are dogs considered to be "property?" We answer all these questions and more in this week's episode. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

In this episode we discuss what to do if you discover a former partner or spouse is hiding assets and how to go about uncovering the assets.We also discuss what financial disclosure is in family law and why it's so important, when you might need a forensic accountant,  what their role is, and what to do if you can't afford to go down that path. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

Many shudder at the thought of having their family law matter potentially dragged out in Court for years. So, how can you settle your matter amicably following a separation, with (hopefully) minimal fuss and what methods are available to you to help you resolve your issues outside of Court? Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

It's a question that gets asked a lot. In this episode, we tackle what exactly is involved when you hire a lawyer, how the costing process works and what happens if you decide to go out on your own and self-represent. Shane also shares some examples of cases where it did go well with self-representation, and where it didn't. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

In this episode, guest speaker Alison Howarth discusses what coercive control in a relationship can look like, the classic behaviours a partner may exhibit, along with the impact and ongoing trauma response this may have on the person being subjected to the abuse.  We also discuss support services available for anyone in this situation, which we have listed below: 1-800-RESPECT (1-800-737-732) https://www.1800respect.org.au/About Alison Howarth Alison Howarth is a speaker, author and trainer who has worked in the trauma support sector for over 25 years. During that time, she has worked in counselling, management, clinical governance and clinical engagement; developing evidence-based training programs to directly enhance support for service users impacted by domestic and family violence trauma.Alison has also researched and developed training and support programmes to prevent and manage vicarious (secondary) trauma, which have been adopted by government departments, not for profit organisations and corporate organisations.Alison’s Masters research into vicarious trauma literature can be found here: www.acrjournal.com.au Volume 15, Issue 2. Website: www.apactraumaconsulting.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alisonhowarth Books: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BQQZGRZT https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C12D3K61 Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

In this week's episode, we discuss violent/abusive relationships, looking at what to do if you need to flee a violent relationship and what happens if you are falsely accused of being abusive. We also discuss support services available for those in need. Warning: this podcast discusses some serious topics that may be distressing for some listeners. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

Financial abuse is not a topic that is often spoken about. It can sometimes be difficult to detect and someone may not even be aware they are in a financially abusive relationship or a victim of it. In this podcast episode, we look at what financial abuse is, how to spot the signs and what you can do to protect yourself. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

We hear the term narcissist thrown around a lot, but what exactly is a narcissist?  In this week’s episode of the Family Five podcast, we discuss narcissism, steps to take if you want to leave your relationship, along with strategies that may assist you with co-parenting with a narcissist.Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

Is your relationship healthy or unhealthy? What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship? How do you spot the signs of abuse? When do you know if it's time to leave the relationship? What's the first thing you should do if you decide to leave? We cover all this and more in this episode and give you some valuable tips to take away with you. Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/

In this trailer, we discuss what the Family Five podcast is all about, why we are doing it and what you will get out of it.  Hosted by Jessica Hamilton (non-lawyer) and Shane Neagle (actual lawyer) of Sydney based law firm Ivy Law Group, this weekly podcast will tackle the tough family law issues in the time it takes you to drink your coffee (which we estimate to be at the 5 minute mark!)The aim is to keep it light hearted, informative, helpful and a bit of fun and we are hopeful that you will learn a few things along the way.So grab your cofffee and get listening!Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts/