To petnup or not to petnup- that is the question!
Pets are an important part of family life. When the family unit breaks down, this impacts on our pets as well as on us. The shock, uncertainty, grief and loss that we feel is also communicated to our pets. Stable routines will falter, consistent positive attention will crumble, and the overwhelming sense of change, and…
Pets on the Pedestal
I have had at least one pet as a member of my household throughout my life. At this time I have a dog, cat and chickens, who are definitely part of my family, and whose needs must be taken into account when any family decision is made that impacts on them. They are part of…
Tips and Traps for working under a s102NA grant
Having accepted a number of these grants this year, I am reviewing what I have learnt about these very difficult matters, and share this here in the hope that it might assist others also operating in this space, or considering doing so. The best place to search for information about this area of practice is…
Breaking Down Language Barriers in the Australian Family Law System with Family Lawyer Antonia He
Navigating the family law system in Australia can bring certain challenges for separating families, especially if members of those families do not speak English or speak it as a second language. With the perspective and legal expertise of Creative Family Law Solutions’ very own Antonia He, this blog aims to unpack what families and family…
Helping Yourself To Move Forward: A Personal Account of OCD and Anxiety
“Sometimes you have to help yourself in order to move forward.” At Creative Family Law Solutions, we often emphasise the importance of prioritising mental health, whether you’re navigating separation or simply managing daily life. Sometimes, it’s through the experiences and stories of others that we recognise the need to take action and seek help. With…
Our charity partnership with ReadySet
At CFLS we are very proud to be associagted with the Charity ReadySet. They do such great work, and we feel that it is such a good fit for us! Having a job can often be the key to the future. A job gives you income, and the freedom to be able to make choices…
Looking through the Bell Jar Working with mental illness Part 1
As part of my holiday reading this year, I picked up “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath.[i] This is short, semi autobiographical, and the only novel by Sylvia written in the 1960s, just weeks before her own suicide. It took me less than a day to read, but my mind has been looping from one…
Lovingkindness- the crucial ingredient for Family Dispute Resolution
Hypothesis: Our clients approach us, as Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, to assist them towards resolution of the disputes arising from their separation. Generally, this requires that we work with them to achieve some type of behavioural change. In order to fulfill this role, we have to be our best selves, in other words, this requires…
Why good collaboration is so important between a client and their lawyer by Georgina Robertson
How you and your family lawyer collaborate with one another can make a significant difference in finding the solutions you need regarding your family law matter. To help demonstrate what good collaboration can look like from both sides, CFLS paralegal Georgina Robertson shares one of her earlier experiences working with a client and explains how…
Pets and family law
Anne Cowden from the CFLS Team discusses how your animals will be accountedfor after separation When separating, arrangements will need to be made for your property, finances, livingarrangements and the care of your children. But what about when it comes to your pets? In ourlatest blog post, Creative Family Law Solutions Anne Cowden, lawyer, explores…