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25 Jan

Posted at 17:21h in Family Law, General

Co-parenting – Nesting Arrangements Nesting is a concept emerging from cases where parents have concerns about the negative impact a separation has on their children and they wish to maximize their children's stability. Nesting refers to an arrangement whereby the children remain in the family home and the parents take turns living in the home with the children. In our society, it is more common for the children to shuttle back and forth between the parents in their new separate residences, but some families either in the short or long term prefer not to impose such an arrangement on their children. In most situations, parents adopt this approach as a temporary measure either during the early stages of their separation or in some cases to enable a child to complete their high school education without disruption. Benefits The children have continuity and their routine is not disrupted. There is an ease of reconciliation in the event that the parents are only trialling a separation, whilst ensuring that both parents can maximize their time with the children. The children have stability. The children can live in their familiar environment while they get used to the reality of the separation. The parents have an opportunity...

13 Aug

Posted at 11:26h in Family Law

Splitting up together - Nesting after separation Not many couples can share accommodation after they separate. For some this causes difficulty as they may not be able to afford to fund the purchase or rent of a suitable second residence where the children will be comfortable. The also may not like the idea of the children moving from home to home and the disruption that comes with that. The Family Court cannot order couples to share accommodation after they separate but for some couples who want to maximise their time with the children on a shared basis but not have the children move from home to home on a week about basis, they can agree to nest. This is a term that was coined in America where it is more common, and has recently turned up in a sitcom produced by Ellen DeGeneres called Splitting up Together. The concept of Nesting is that the parents rent or buy a smaller single person dwelling, and then the parent whose week it is to spend with the children lives with the children in the family home. The parents then rotate between the home and the single dwelling usually on a week about basis. This means...

27 Jul

Posted at 16:08h in Family Law, General

At Belperio Clark we pride ourselves on finding the best possible solution for our clients. Our family law solicitors handle all aspects of family and de facto law matters. We recognise that leaving a relationship is stressful, especially if there are children involved. There are usually financial, emotional, and legal issues that need to be addressed. You may only separate once, but we deal with relationship breakdowns everyday. We can provide you with the support and legal assistance that you require to act for yourself, and if you reach an agreement we can prepare the necessary documents to have it formalised. Alternatively, we can handle your matter from start to finish. Our family lawyers are experienced professionals who can guide you through the separation process with care and understanding. We provide a high level of service that is cost effective and resolution focused. We are experienced at resolving disputes both in and out of Court, but we see Court as a last resort. We will help you to choose the dispute resolution process that is best for your family. We are not like other lawyers, and we are proud of that. Let our family help yours. Here's some recent feedback that one of our experience family law...

28 Feb

Posted at 16:09h in Family Law, General

  The recent article found on news.com as listed below has struck a particular note with our family law team. http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/engage4changesa-australian-institute-of-health-and-welfare-report-shows-extent-of-domestic-violence-across-australia/news-story/aab32fdde24993771ca49701487418dc Sadly, family or domestic violence is an issue that our family lawyers encounter on a regular basis. This article highlights the extent of family violence across the country and confirms that it is not something that just affects adults with apparently over 25,000 children either living homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of family violence. Whilst it is mainly women and children who are victims of family violence, we also see a lot of men who have been abused by their partners, or who require assistance as a result of having been accused of family violence. At Belperio Clark, we appreciate the sensitive nature of matters involving family violence. If you or someone you know needs legal assistance with a family law matter involving family violence, please do not hesitate to contact us on 8212 1322. To learn about our other family law services, please visit our family law page....

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