De Saxe O'Neill Family Lawyers in Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia | Divorce & Family Lawyer

De Saxe O'Neill Family Lawyers

Locality: Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9948 3820

Address: Suite 6, 67 Wanganella Street 2093 Balgowlah, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.dofamilylawyers.com.au

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25.01.2022 Have you thought about self-representing in a Family Law matter? Before you do, check out our latest blog - Beware the perils of self-representation: https://www.dofamilylawyers.com.au//beware-the-perils-of-/.

25.01.2022 Sadly, this is a familiar story. De Saxe O'Neill Family Lawyers understand this nuanced form of domestic violence and can assist anyone experiencing it.

24.01.2022 DLO Lawyers are pleased to have been able to support a worthy cause #Wallopers #A.P.G.O

20.01.2022 De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers & COVID 19 At De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers, we understand it is a worrying time for all under this COVID 19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We are trying to reduce the impact on you as much as possible, and would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that we will continue to deliver reliable and a high-quality professional service. We take the health and safety of our clients, our staff members and their families seriously. We are continu...ally monitoring information provided by the Australian Government Department of Health recommendations in relation to COVID 19. As a result, we have implemented changes to ensure we keep our clients and our team in a safe environment when it comes to conducting our business. Our staff members are well equipped to work remotely, and we continue to provide all our usual services in family law for all our existing and new clients. The only change we have instituted is that our conferences are conducted via Zoom Video Conferencing instead of face-to-face, but otherwise we are business as usual. We kindly ask you to communicate with us by firstly using telephone and/or email. We will tailor your needs to arrange conferences over the telephone or via video conferencing. Please stay safe and healthy, we are here to help and will continue to work with you during this unprecedented time. We look forward to seeing an end to this pandemic. If you have any questions or queries, please contact us on 02 9948 3820 or email to [email protected].

17.01.2022 What the Court Considers When Making Parenting Orders By Margie O’Neill 18 September 2019 There are lots of misunderstandings about what parents are ‘entitled’ to when it comes to making arrangements for children to spend time with separated parents and many people have opinions sometimes misguided about what the ‘usual’ arrangements are or should be. These opinions range from insisting the child(ren) live with the mother and only see the father every second weekend, to oth...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Very pleased to have attended the launch of Zoe Durand’s Inside Family Law podcast - an interesting and informative idea. Launched by the Hon. Peter Rose QC; also enjoyed the opportunity to chat to Senior Registrar Campbell, retired Federal Circuit Court Judge Sexton, barrister Paul Livingstone and others. All in all an enjoyable evening.

16.01.2022 At De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers we understand that the goal of most parents going through separation and divorce is to shield their children from any associated pain and trauma. But this can be challenging when parents are struggling to cope with so many issues of their own. We would like to recommend a delightful children’s picture book called Max’s Divorce Earthquake by child psychologist Rachel Brace. It’s aimed at younger children who often do not have the language to articulate their feelings and it provides a valuable insight into the feelings such upheaval can create. https://honey.nine.com.au//9712590c-89ae-4d23-bc5e-206465f

15.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that Linda Lu has joined the team at DLO Lawyers as a solicitor - welcome Linda, great to have you on board. Linda’s prior experience in property and finance will be an invaluable addition to our firm.

12.01.2022 Some people think that a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is just another word for a ‘prenuptial agreement’. A BFA however can be entered into: in contemplation of, during or after the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, to protect assets or otherwise provide certainty as to each parties' financial position. De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers are a highly experienced local Northern Beaches family law firm that can provide you with personalised advice and assistance with preparing a BFA. Call our office today on 9948 3820 for an appointment with one of our Directors or check out our website for further information: www.dofamilylawyers.com.au.

10.01.2022 We wish all our wonderful clients an enjoyable holiday season! Just a reminder that our office will close on Thursday 20 December 2018 and re-open at 10am on 7 January 2019.

08.01.2022 Meet Our Director - Margie O'Neill Margie is highly experienced in all areas of family law including parenting, property settlement, relocation and recovery orders, and same-sex and de facto matters. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Margie practiced as a Social Worker providing her irreplaceable knowledge and experience that complements the family law system. Margie is approachable and understanding, and will ensure that you know your rights and entitlements within family law. Please contact our office on 9948 3820 to arrange an appointment with Margie.

08.01.2022 De Saxe La Cava O'Neill is very pleased to support the Leukaemia Foundation's Light the Night fundraising event. So many of our clients, colleagues, family and friends have been affected by blood cancer. We acknowledge the wonderful work of the foundation in funding research to improve treatments and work towards a cure, whilst also providing invaluable support to sufferers and their families.

05.01.2022 ABOUT US De Saxe La Cava O’Neill is a local family law firm who are here to help and support you as you go through separation and divorce. Unlike traditional firms, we offer a private and supportive space to discuss modern and alternative ways of addressing your particular needs. We offer a more family friendly process where our lawyers will talk to your ex or their lawyer if needed. Part of our process can be to engage other professional such as counsellors, therapists, medi...ators and financial advisors to assist you and your family get through this difficult time. WHY US As a small firm, we offer a flexible, personal service to our clients: We adapt our approach for every family, whether a gentler or tougher approach is needed; We know people are not keen on seeing a lawyer but once you come and see us, you will support you all the way; Located in a small, discreet building we offer our combined expertise and technology to deliver excellent advice and service; We are experts in our field and choose to practise in select areas of law which we know and can deliver to you at a high level. www.dlolawyers.com.au PH: 9948 3820

04.01.2022 Meet Our Director - Janine De Saxe Janine is a highly experience Accredited Specialist in family law, with over 30 years of experience. Her invaluable insight can help you navigate the family law system and what approach would best suit your individual circumstances. Whether your family law journey has already begun or you just need some preliminary advice on your personal situation, Janine is here to guide you through the process. Contact our office today on 9948 3820 to arrange an appointment with Janine.

03.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attended last Wednesday night for the Northern Suburbs and Beaches Family Law Practice Group’s last Practice Group meeting for the year. It was another successful event and it was great to have such support from our colleagues. A special thank you to Senior Registrar Colin Campbell who came all the way to Balgowlah and spoke to us about ‘Non-parent parties in proceedings under Part VII Family Law Act 1975’. It was a great night, and we have received ...a lot of positive feedback from the attendees! We look forward to seeing everyone again at our Practice Group meetings next year and thank you all for your attendance and support in 2019. Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and best wishes for 2020!

03.01.2022 SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE LIABILITY DOES IT EVER END? How long does a spouse’s liability to support their former spouse last? It could be decades if not properly dealt with at the time of settlement, according to a recent case in the Federal Circuit Court. In Blevins & Blevins, a recent 2019 case, the wife was aged 69 years and the husband was 71 years old. The parties had separated in 1996 and were divorced in 1998. Final property and spouse maintenance orders were made on 8 Jul...y 1999. The orders provided for the husband to pay the wife spouse maintenance of $750 per month for a period of 10 years. The orders also permitted the wife to seek further spousal maintenance when the order expired, which is an unusual order. When the first spouse maintenance order expired, the wife did indeed apply for further spouse maintenance. On 12 May 2009, an order was made requiring the husband to pay the wife a lump sum of $275,000 for spouse maintenance. This time, the orders did not specifically provide for the wife to apply for any further spouse maintenance. Understandably, the husband was of the view that the ongoing financial relationship between him and his former wife ended with the lump sum payment, especially since by that time they had been separated for 13 years! On 2014 the wife turned 65 years and was in receipt of the age pension. When the pension asset test changed in January 2017 she lost the age pension, and again sought spousal maintenance from the husband. The case was heard in mid-2019, some 23 years after separation, and 10 years after the lump sum spouse maintenance order. Judge Baker held that there was no current spouse maintenance order in force, and the wife had correctly applied for a fresh order. The husband asserted that the wife was out of time to apply for a maintenance order, and she needed leave (or permission) from the court to apply, relying on section 44(3) of the Family Law Act. That section contains a 12 - month time limit after divorce for certain financial applications. But Judge Baker rejected the husband’s arguments and quoted from a Family Court appeal decision in 2016 called Atkins & Hunt, which held that new spouse maintenance orders can be made in circumstances where the initial order is properly made within time. That case also talks about the difference between a property order which has an end date and a spouse maintenance order which can be changed. Judge Baker held that the 12-month limitation period does not apply where there is a maintenance order previously made and properly made within time. If you want to ensure finality with respect to spousal maintenance, we recommend a Binding Financial Agreement Spousal Maintenance. If you want to know more, please contact us on 9948 3820 or by email to [email protected]. DE SAXE LA CAVA O’NEILL LEADING NORTHERN BEACHES FAMILY LAWYERS

02.01.2022 The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

01.01.2022 At De Saxe O’Neill we come across parents for whom the concept of ‘bird-nesting’ can provide a solution as they navigate financial and other issues. It means the children stay in the family home and the parents rotate in and out. The big advantage is the stability the arrangement gives to the kids. It often means they can stay at the same school with their friends and in the home that they know. The challenge lies in the level of co-operation required between the parents. It can be hard to move on with your life if you are essentially sharing a home with your ex.