Sorting out financial obligations in the wake of separation and divorce can be complicated, and as interest rates continue to rise, repayments on a home you’re no longer living in can be stressful. Essentially, if you and your ex are the registered owners of a property, it’s likely you’re joint account holders of the [...]
The Easter school holidays are fast approaching – will the time bring sweet treats for your family or leave a bitter aftertaste? It can be a tricky time for separated families, but your children are looking to you to set an example. So, what can separated parents do to make the holidays easier for [...]
When dealing with the law, procedural fairness is concerned with the procedures used by a decision maker – such as a judge – rather than the actual outcome reached. Procedural fairness is fundamental to the administration of justice. When procedural fairness has not been given, a person can file an appeal and get a [...]
We are thrilled to share that 'Michael Lynch Family Lawyers' has been recognised in the latest Doyles Guide in the ‘Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms – Brisbane, 2024’ rankings. Doyles Guide, a reputable and impartial organisation, conducts assessments of individual lawyers and law firms through extensive research from various sources. This process involves [...]
Michael Lynch Family Lawyers is thrilled to announce the inclusion of two of our esteemed team members in the 2024 Doyles Guide. Tarah Tosh and Kirstie Colls, both Accredited Family Law Specialists and leaders within our firm, have been recognised in the Doyles Guide Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer Rankings – Brisbane, 2024. [...]
When separated parents are unable to agree on anything, what happens to their children? In a recent case, the courts were presented with a situation that was the culmination of years of infighting, bitter accusations, and toxic parenting. The couple had two girls, aged 8 and 6, and according to the judge, the children [...]
There is no 50% /50% presumption or (even) starting point when it comes to how property is divided between divorcing couples.... [...]
When should an asset not form part of the property pool? In some cases, when it’s a military pension. In a recent case, a judge was found to have made an error by counting a military pension twice during a property split – firstly, as a capitalised asset, and then, secondly, as a future [...]
