Mediation, or family dispute resolution, is a way of resolving your family law problems without going to court. Disagreements in family law, whether it’s about property settlements, or child-custody arrangements, can be distressing. Having to attend a court hearing can exacerbate the emotions involved, and you can opt for mediation at any time including [...]
At Michael Lynch Family Lawyers, we’re proud of the work our lawyers do - not just in the office and courtroom, but in the community as well. One of our team members, Maddison Borg, brings the same dedication and leadership she shows in legal practice to the basketball court, where she volunteers as a [...]
The timing of an inheritance – when it was received – during a relationship is key to deciding if that inheritance is going to be part of a property settlement. If you or your spouse receive an inheritance before your relationship started, or around the time it started, it’s generally considered to be an [...]
During family law proceedings where two people cannot agree, particularly in relation to custody of children, dispute resolution is often ordered by the court. However, in some cases, family dispute resolution is not always the way to go, especially when violence has been a feature of the relationship between family members. In one recent [...]
In March 2019, the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) was amended to include section 102NA. Section 102NA was added with the aim of protecting parties who have been subjected to family violence by the other party to the Court proceedings, from having to be personally crossed examined by them at a Final Hearing. This [...]
When separating or divorcing, many couples focus on dividing physical assets such as the family home, cars, or savings. However, one important aspect of a property settlement that should not be overlooked is superannuation. Superannuation is considered ‘property’ and can be split between parties as part of a property settlement. What is Superannuation Splitting? [...]
We’re proud to announce that Michael Lynch Family Lawyers has once again been recognised in the 2025 edition of the Doyles Guide as one of Brisbane’s Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms. The Doyles Guide is a respected, independent publication that ranks law firms and individual lawyers based on extensive industry research. Its cafeful [...]
We are pleased to announce that Allison Caputo has taken on an expanded leadership role within the firm. Originally joining as Head of Dispute Resolution, Allison has now been appointed as Head of Family Law - in addition to her existing role. In this dual capacity, she will oversee both Mediation and Family Law [...]
Maintenance, particularly spousal maintenance, is financial support paid by one person to their former partner in two circumstances – if that ex-partner cannot financially support themselves, and if the other person has the capacity to financially support them. Anyone looking for maintenance must be able to prove those two elements. What happens if a [...]
A family report is used to provide a court with an independent, expert view of the issues surrounding disputes in parenting arrangements. It’s an important piece of evidence, and is prepared by an independent third party, usually an experienced social worker or psychologist. The report will look at the co-parenting relationship and make recommendations [...]
