COVID-19: Judge Denies Mother’s Motion to Suspend Father’s Access because of Coronavirus

Upon review of the mother’s motion, Justice A. Pazaratz did not feel that suspending the father’s access was warranted. The child’s relationship with both parents is vitally important. COVID-19 does not mean that the child cannot leave the residence to spend time with the other parent…

Coronavirus and family law: What you need to know

Resolving family law matters can be challenging and stressful at the best of times, but right now it is especially hard due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here is some information and updates about how the Coronavirus is impacting family law matters and what this may mean for you…

5 key issues to discuss BEFORE you get married

Planning a wedding can feel all-encompassing, and in this age of Instagram, the pressures seem higher than ever to create a picture-perfect day. But getting married isn’t the same thing as being married. If therapists like me had our way, there would be far more preparation and discussion around the latter than the former…

A step by step guide to administering a deceased estate

The period surrounding the loss of a loved one is always a difficult time. When all you want is time to grieve, administering a deceased estate can be seriously challenging. With this in mind, we have put together a guide to help walk you through the basic steps involved in administering a deceased estate…

Coronavirus outbreak and the impact on parents with shared custody

With people being encouraged to observe social distancing and isolation during the coronavirus outbreak, family lawyers are being asked how best to manage shared custody arrangements…

4 things you need to know about Child Custody disputes

FOUR very important requirements you need to know now about Child Custody disputes before initiating Court proceedings…

Family Court report writer charged with sexually abusing three children

An accused paedophile has been used as an expert by the Family Court in custody disputes that involve allegations of child sexual abuse…