Articles

April 2025

“Are pre-nups bullet proof?”

Published by Peninsula Living

March 2025

“There are two kinds of parental responsibility when making decision about your children.”

Published by Peninsula Living

February 2025

“Many people ask me why January is the most common time for relationships to end.”

Published by Peninsula Living

January 2025

“…you can’t force your ex to leave the house without some kind of Court order…”

Published by Peninsula Living

December 2024

“Here are some tips for making Christmas easier on all of you after you separate…”

Published by Peninsula Living

November 2024

“So, if you’re about to embark on a family law dispute, talk to your lawyer about options outside Court.”

Published by Peninsula Living 

October 2024

“Some dos and don’ts…”

Published by Peninsula Living

September 2024

“This can be a complicated issue to grapple with…”

Published by Peninsula Living

August 2024

“Will it be a horror story or a fairytale?”

Published by Peninsula Living

July 2024

“This can be a complicated area of family law…”

Published by Peninsula Living

June 2024

“There is an element of family violence on over 70% of cases before the family courts.”

Published by Peninsula Living 

May 2024

“Major changes to how a Court deals with parenting matters are coming into effect on 6 May 2024.”

Published by Peninsula Living

April 2024

“This is a tricky questions in family law matters…”

Published by Peninsula Living

March 2024

“Although Orders from a family court for “no time” are rare, they’re not unheard of.”

Published by Peninsula Living 

February 2024

“We find that many people hold out until after Christmas to end a bad relationship.”

Published by Peninsula Living

January 2024

“The Court expects you to attempt some kind of alternate dispute resolution before embarking on mediation.”

Published by Peninsula Living

December 2023

“Spending Christmas Day without your kids is tough but a reality for separated couples.”

Published by Peninsula Living

November 2023

“One woman in Australia dies every week at the hands of her current or ex-partner.”

Published by Peninsula Living

October 2023

“The laws around property settlement result in a much fairer outcome.”

Published by Peninsula Living

September 2023

“For very young children, being separated from their primary carer can be an anxious time.”

Published by Peninsula Living

August 2023

“Suddenly you’re stuck under the same roof in a total stalemate.”

Published by Peninsula Living

June 2023

Ruth’s appointment as a director is well deserved…

Published by Lawyers Weekly

July 2023

It used to be the case that pre-nups weren’t worth the paper they were written on.

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

June 2023

…formalising your agreement in relation to any property settlement is imperative

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

May 2023

It’s not the most romantic conversation to have with your new partner….

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

April 2023

In essence, if the person who is bequeathing the money… still has capacity to change their will, then the answer is no.

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

March 2023

NSW Coroner’s Court found that coercive control was present in 99% of relationships which ended in homicide.

Published by Peninsula Living March 2023. Written by Fiona Reid

February 2023

The Courts are reluctant to throw people out of their homes.

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

January 2023

No-one, and I mean no-one, embarks on a relationship with the intention of ending it. 

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

December 2022

November 2022

“More than 70% of litigants in the Family Courts report some level of family violence in their relationship.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

October 2022

“Young couples are seeking financial agreements amid first-home-buyer woes, but it’s not always the right move.”

Published by Financial Review. Written by Lucy Dean

October 2022

“Telling your children that you’re separating will be the hardest conversation you ever have.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

September 2022

August 2022

“Many lawyers recommend to their clients that they not leave the family home until a property settlement has been achieved.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

July 2022

“Sadly, this is more common than you might think.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

June 2022

“The simple answer is yes!”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

May 2022

“… focus must be on what is in the child’s best interests.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

April 2022

“…there is always the possibility that your ex will try a second bite of the cherry…”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

March 2022

“The courts are reluctant to throw people out of their homes.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

January 2022

“the ‘Rona factor in the breakdown of relationships.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

December 2021

“… if you’re separated, Christmas is going to be even more complicated…”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

November 2021

“…unless your ex’s new partner poses some risk to your children, there is nothing you can do to prevent them meeting your kids.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

October 2021

“I can confidently say that financially, probably not.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

September 2021

“It currently takes up to 3 years or more to get through the process…”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

August 2021

“Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse where perpetrators… take away their partner’s autonomy and freedom.”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

July 2021

“Separation invariably means you will not see your children every day…”

Published by Peninsula Living. Written by Fiona Reid

June 29 2021

“Being able to file for divorce in Australia is entirely dependent on meeting jurisdictional requirements.”

Published by Sydney Chic. Written by Fiona Reid.

May 12 2021

“Relations between parties are almost always irreparably damaged after protracted and highly contested legal fights”

Published by Financial Review. Written by Duncan Hughes.

March 15 2021

“Ex-partner can lay claim to your inheritance even if it is received after separation”

Published by Daily Mail Australia. Written by Charlie Coe.

March 15 2021

“The world of social media is constantly evolving, and so too is its relationship with Family Courts around the country.”

Published by Medium. Written by Shirl Orono

January 28 2021

“Many parents welcoming a child into the world are often concerned with picking a suitable first name for their newborn.”

Published by The New Daily. Written by Cassandra Tassios

11 January 2021

“The New Year brings with it resolutions and one of those may be to take steps to leave an unhappy or dysfunctional relationship.”

Published by Star Observer. Written by Zachary Wilson

7 December 2020

“For separated parents, Christmas can also be a sad time.”

Published by Star Observer. Written by Zachary Wilson

14 September 2020

“There are legal and non-legal risks associated with buying a property with a family member or friend that all Australians should know about first.”

Published by Australian Broker. Written by Fiona Reid

September 2020

“A relationship or marriage breakdown is already an incredibly emotional and stressful time for everyone involved. Adding court to the picture increases that stress to a whole new level,”

Published by Australian News Daily Bulletin. Written by Tess Sanders Lazarus

August 15 2020

“Family homes are being turned into battlegrounds by COVID-19”

Published by Financial Review. Written by Duncan Hughes.

July 2020

“Social Isolation has been the death knell for many relationships.”

Published by Peninsula Living.

June 18 2020

“… Australians must be wary of the risks from a family law perspective.”

Published by Nestegg. Written by Cameron Micallef

May 22 2020

“Major issues like the coronavirus often cause increases in people questioning their relationships”

Published by Yahoo News. Written by Kristine Tarbert

Monday May 4 2020

“The coronavirus is the “straw that broke the camel’s back”

Published by The Dailey Telegraph. Written by Maria Bervanakis

March 2020

“It just causes so much pressure and stress in the relationship.”

Published by Nine Honey. Written by Maddison Leach

Monday March 9th 2020

April 2020

January/February 2020

January 2020

Monday December 9th 2019

Tuesday 24 March 2020

“The fact that people are going to be in social isolation together… is going to put a lot more pressure on relationships that aren’t strong.”

2GB Radio – Nights with John Stanley.