Is Mediation a Good Idea?

Mediation

The Family Court resolves parenting and property disputes between parties by applying inflexible rules. This inevitably produces a perception of winning and losing. The Family Court process involves the parties confronting each other in Court either with a family lawyer – or without. A judge considering the evidence and then, based on pre-determined rules, imposing…

How ‘Binding’ is a Binding Financial Agreement?

Family Law

Binding Financial Agreements (BFA’s) can be entered into: before marriage or the commencement of a relationship; at any point during the marriage or relationship; or following separation. They can deal with property, financial resources and maintenance issues and are used to: avoid disputes about financial matters on separation; give greater weight to the contribution of…