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January 31, 2020
Divorce & Separation Advice – Practical Tips Relating to your former partner Some people believe when they separate, they will no longer have to deal with […]
August 1, 2019
AIFLAM is the National Body for Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators. An Accredited Arbitrator, Sarah Bevan has been a proud member of AIFLAM for over 10 years. One […]
May 31, 2019
Full and frank disclosure is a cornerstone of family law, but that does not mean it is easy or readily forthcoming. Reticence to disclose and misunderstanding […]
May 27, 2019
Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers are proudly sponsoring this great event again. The 2019 Annual Surrogacy Conference in Melbourne, Sunday 1st June (International) and Monday 2nd June […]
May 9, 2019
The following is an article as published on Legalwise.com.au, on May 2nd, 2019. Sarah Bevan and Alfonso Layson of Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers discuss the long-awaited report from the […]
May 3, 2019
My husband has stopped paying child support. I have my children full time and their father agreed to support them, but has now stopped. What are […]
April 18, 2019
You must first read through the Application for Divorce (and any other documents served) thoroughly and ascertain whether all the information contained in the documents is […]
April 11, 2019
The process for filing an Application for Divorce when you have been living overseas is also, in essence, the same. However, you must ensure that either […]
April 8, 2019
The Application for Divorce requires information in relation to existing parenting arrangements for the children. This is because the Registrar needs to be satisfied as to […]
March 30, 2019
An initial consultation can cost between $120 – $150 depending on what lawyer you see, provided that the appointment is for 30 minutes and relates only […]
March 28, 2019
Property settlement Amicable separation – we agree on most things, what’s involved in drawing up and mediating a legal settlement? If most things are agreed to, […]
March 15, 2019
The process for filing your Application for Divorce when the other party is overseas is, in essence, the same. The only difference is that you need […]
March 12, 2019
Certification (Legal Statement) of Binding Financial Agreement (Prenup) services, do we each need a separate lawyer? We’ve discussed this a lot, Prenuptial Agreements. However, let’s expand upon […]
February 25, 2019
Parental Obligations To A child Under 18 In Providing Financial Support Living Arrangements & Financial Agreements What are my rights about my parents providing me with […]
January 31, 2019
What is involved when a lawyer needs to review and advise on the Binding Financial Agreement? Our process in reviewing and advising on the Binding Financial […]
January 29, 2019
Today we revisit an article featuring our very own Alfonso Layson, an Accredited Family Law Specialist and a Senior Associate with our firm specialising in Surrogacy. […]
December 20, 2018
When does a Binding Financial Agreement take effect? Before the Wedding / Living Situation / Post Nuptial? A Binding Financial Agreement will not take effect until […]
December 5, 2018
When communication or co-parenting is difficult for you and your ex-partner there are a number of strategies that can assist: limiting your contact with your former […]
December 3, 2018
Is it always recommended to have a different lawyer to your spouse/partner? Pursuant to section 90G of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) each spouse party to […]
November 21, 2018
In order for a step parent to adopt a child, an application needs to be made to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The Adoption […]
October 19, 2018
Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers are proud to be a premium sponsor of a Surrogacy conference. It’s a six city seminar series, taking place throughout Australia – see […]
October 8, 2018
Why is Adoption so hard in Australia? – Adoption Lawyers Australia Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers have extensive experience in a wide range of family law matters […]
October 2, 2018
Divorce Advice Australia – Divorce Lawyers Sydney Divorce Advice can be very complexed, Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers have extensive experience advising, assisting and representing parties in […]
October 2, 2018
What is an Adoption Order – Adoption Lawyers Sydney An adoption order is an official Court order made by the Supreme Court (in New South Wales) […]
September 3, 2018
I don’t want to be the father of this child, what are my rights and obligations This is a sticky situation in which some men find […]
January 3, 2018
Children’s Contact Services aim to provide a safe and neutral environment for children to spend time with their parents or for a changeover to occur. There […]
December 5, 2016
The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) states that irretrievable breakdown of a marriage will have occurred if: · the parties have lived separately and apart for a […]
December 5, 2016
Family Lawyers – What you should know about seeing one! The most important thing you should know is that communication is the key in any client/family […]
December 5, 2016
What do I wear to Family Law Court? A suit is not necessary, but you may wear one if you are comfortable doing so. Otherwise, […]