Valentine’s Day after separation: legal and practical considerations
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February 2026
Feeling the Christmas Cheer
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December 2025
As the year draws to a close, we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has generously sent Christmas hampers to Michael Lynch Family Lawyers and Michael Lynch Mediations in recent weeks. Your thoughtfulness has brought a wonderful sense of warmth to our teams during this festive season. These gestures mean more than simply [...]
Do I have to disclose my new partner’s assets during a divorce?
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December 2025
When a relationship ends with your ex-partner and you eventually begin to see somebody else, the question of your new partner’s assets can become surprisingly complex. In family law matters, especially involving property settlements, the court does not automatically require full disclosure of a new partner’s financial situation. However, certain details can be relevant [...]
The 10 Do’s and Don’ts for a stress-free Christmas after separation
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November 2025
Christmas is here again! For many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: a chance to relax, celebrate, and create joyful memories with loved ones. But if you’re separated or going through a divorce, the festive season can bring unique challenges and mixed emotions... Balancing parenting arrangements, holiday plans, and family expectations isn’t easy. [...]
We’ve done it again: Michael Lynch Family Lawyers named among Brisbane’s Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms 2026
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November 2025
We’re happy to share some exciting news: Michael Lynch Family Lawyers has once again been named one of Brisbane’s Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms in the 2026 edition of the Doyles Guide! The Doyles Guide is a well-respected, independent publication that highlights top-performing law firms and lawyers across Australia. Their rankings are based on [...]
How To Protect Your Wealth From Divorce
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October 2025
Separation and divorce can be financially devastating, and if you’re currently trying to work out who gets what, it’s important to know how to protect wealth from divorce. What have each of you done? A common question is whether the contribution of each spouse to the asset pool is the same. Traditionally there have [...]
What parents should know about parental alienation
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October 2025
Parental alienation is a deeply distressing issue that can arise during separation or divorce, where one parent attempts to turn their child against the other parent. While it may begin subtly, unfortunately, the long-term consequences for children and families can be quite sad. What is parental alienation? Parental alienation occurs when a child becomes [...]
My ex is not complying with parenting orders. Do I still need to go to mediation?
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September 2025
The short answer is yes – most of the time. There are certain circumstances where mediation is required and other circumstances where an exemption is possible. One of the circumstances where an exemption is possible, relates to Contravention Applications. If a parenting order made by the Court is not being followed, you can file [...]
Parental Decision-Making Responsibility
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September 2025
For many parents going through a separation, there is uncertainty about what arrangements will be in place moving forward for their children. This raises questions about how much time children will spend with each parent, what school holidays will look like and importantly, how long-term decisions for the children are going to be made, [...]