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25.01.2022 As we have all heard many restrictions are starting to be lifted in Victoria including schools to be going back this semester. Despite these changes it is still important to maintain social distancing during this time and keeping ourselves safe and aware. Ways to stay safe are:- ... - Have sanatiser in your car and bag for when you leave the house; - keep the 1.5 metre social distance rule; and - Only leave your house when you have to. Remember to keep up to date with COVID-19 via your local government and federal government websites.

25.01.2022 Corona Virus and Co-parenting How will the cornovirus impact families post separation? How can families manage and co-parent during these unprecedented times? Term time or holiday time? ...Continue reading

24.01.2022 The first step is acknowledging you deserve more. Like most things this is easier said than done but as they say you cannot heal in the environment that made you sick. Take time to move outside your comfort zone for your own health and well-being

24.01.2022 Our fourth tip for entertaining the kids is get the arts and crafts out! We know it can be hard to get your hands on them but craft activities can entertain kids for ages. We hope you are having a great weekend

24.01.2022 Today is the first of many days wearing a mask in Melbourne. If you are caught without a mask and don’t have a medical exemption from your doctor you will recieved a $200 fine. If you are driving in your car alone you don’t have to wear one but you must keep one on you. If someone is in the car that doesn’t live with you you both must wear your masks.... If you are running you don’t have to wear your mask but you must have one on you. Please be safe and look out for those around you especially those that are immune compromised. Much love, The Family Law Life Team

24.01.2022 We are re sharing this blog we posted over two years ago! It’s that time of year and as you would have already experienced school is back! We have put together 5 tips that can help you make getting back to school easier for you! The link is below https://www.familylawlife.com.au/blog

24.01.2022 A common question we get asked is can we still swear documents during COVID 19? The answer is YES! You are still able to swear and sign your court documents or agreements but there are measures in place to maintain social distancing.... This even includes Wills that need to be signed using the same pen.

24.01.2022 The new year challenge! We decided to wait to do our challenge until this Saturday due to the fires and the atmosphere on social media. We have talked a lot about the growth mindset on our last two blogs! We hope some of you would like to join in on our challenge! If you do please feel free to tag us in your stories or posts or use the hashtag #fllchallenge

24.01.2022 We have been told that restrictions will stay in place until May 11 at this stage. It is important to keep up to date on government websites with the most recent updates in relation to COVID 19. Keep yourselves safe, practice social distancing and remember we are still working remotely. If you have any family law queries and issues please click the link in our bio and get in touch

23.01.2022 WE HAVE A NEW PUPPY! Welcome to the family little Sadie the French bulldog! Jacque’s new family member! It’s safe to say it’s hard to get work done when this little one is coming into the office because she is just so cute!

23.01.2022 The questions we get asked but not the answers we have. Another week has passed and we are still practicing social distancing and isolation. We like all of you do not know when this will end. All we can say is check out our previous posts on parenting and following orders that we have made in the last week. ... When updates come through we will make sure you are aware of these updates. If you have concerns please contact us and we are happy to help. We hope you all have a safe and happy weekend

22.01.2022 Our paralegal Leonie sent this to our group chat today and we thought it was amazing! Too often we set ourselves huge challenges or tasks that seem so overwhelming. This can be due to us mainly giving sharp deadlines to ourselves. However this is unrealistic! Dedicate small increments of your day to achieving your goals. Break them down into smaller bite sized chunks! You can’t eat an elephant in one bite as they say ... This way your mindset shifts and you are able to feel more accomplished about yourself! Do you implement this strategy already?

22.01.2022 Very well said from our Lawyer Kaj Sharma. We are in this together. Work place announcements occur tomorrow. We will keep you all updated on our office ours and how to contact. Please stay safe and look after and out for one another during these uncertain times Much love,... The Family Law Life Team

21.01.2022 How does stage 4 work with my custody arrangement? Daniel Andrews posted this last week which sums up what we have been telling our clients. This will not be disrupted by Stage 4 lock down. It is important we put peoples minds at ease as much as we can during these unprecedented times. ... Please know that we are still open and available for call and queries which includes a free 15 minute chat! As always much love, The Family Law Life Team

21.01.2022 From all of us at Family Law Life we hope you’ve had a lovely weekend and made the most out of the circumstances that we are in! Sending you all lots of smiles and laughter

21.01.2022 What Ted talk did you watch on the weekend for our #fllchallenge ? We watched Matt Clarke’s how to switch people on! Highly recommend for some motivation even on this Monday morning! You can even use it as a springboard to do your journaling for today’s challenge!

20.01.2022 Something that people don’t tell you...there is life after divorce! That includes dating believe it or not! We decided to put together this fun blog post for those that are at this stage or their friends are teasing them! We hope you enjoy! Link can be found in our bio!

20.01.2022 Absolutely! We are ‘business as usual’ (as usual as it can get!) however we are now working remotely! This should not have any impact on the support we provide you. We have now shifted to telephone and video conferencing over TEAMS or ZOOM. ... As we are not at the office we are not answering our office telephone. Please contact the telephone mobile at 0466 215 964.

20.01.2022 If you are keeping your kids home from school or their school has been closed, continue to follow parenting arrangements for Term time.

19.01.2022 Divorce can seem like the end but it isn’t. It’s the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. If you are divorcing or contemplating divorce please take a read of our latest blog post! https://www.familylawlife.com.au/blog... It may give you some of that growth mindset you’ve been searching for. Additionally as part of our 21 day challenge write a list of the accomplishments you’ve made! Celebrate yourself #fllchallenge

19.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE We are here for families during this difficult time. This is a time for compassion and flexibility. ... We are now working remotely. Please email us or call 0466 215 964. We are offering FREE family law advice right now to assist the community through this difficult time. Please follow the link to book in a free telephone call with one of our lawyers: https://calendly.com/familylawlife/freechat

19.01.2022 The 21 day challenge starts tomorrow! We made a post of the daily challenges yesterday that you can save! We also have a blog on starting the year with a sense of purpose! Helping you to start the year with the tools to implementing the together mindset and setting yourself up for the strongest year yet! https://www.familylawlife.com.au/blog You can also download our 21 day challenge under the do divorce different tab on our website!

19.01.2022 During this time it is so easy to focus on our struggles. It is however more than ever important to work on our mental health every day. Focusing on some of the positives can help give you the energy to keep persevering in this unprecedented time. What are some of the things you feel grateful for during this period? ... We would love to know!

18.01.2022 Repost from @bikes_baking_baby_bodybuilding ! The second day of our new year challenge! Looks amazing Fresh and tasty Sunday night dinner. Tried a new recipes thanks to @familylawlife 21 day challenge. Crunchy Thai salad recipe courtesy of @themerrymakersisters topped with some salmon cooked in air fryer. All ingredients bought fresh today @southmelbournemarket

18.01.2022 The Family Law Courts are in the process of de-listing or postponing ‘non-urgent’ matters and also conducting some hearings via the telephone. We will keep you informed as the Courts inform us. We are in this together

16.01.2022 The most updated information pertaining to Family Law and the effects of COVID 19 can be found on the family court website. The information below has been retrieved from their website. They are a very good point of call if you have any general queries. If the appointment was scheduled to take place in the registry building, you will be contacted by the Family Consultant and an arrangement made to interview you and the other party by telephone or video. After these adult int...erviews are conducted, the Family Consultant will then consider if the children will need to be seen and how that will occur. In some matters, consideration may be given to interviewing older children remotely . Where it is clearly necessary for the child to be interviewed in person, interviews must adhere to the in-person interview protocol. If the appointment is with a Regulation 7 Family Consultant and was not to occur within the registry building, you will need to make contact with the Regulation 7 Family Consultant directly and discuss how the assessment is to proceed

16.01.2022 We would like to reiterate that if you have any Family Law queries and you currently have a matter in the Family Court a fantastic point of call is the family court website. The website is www.familycourt.gov.au . They keep regular updates on how the courts are adjusting to the current pandemic. Remember to stay safe and to keep yourself informed the best you can

15.01.2022 FAMILY LIFE have provided to us a guideline and tips to help families get through the home bound times we are experiencing during COVID-19! On our website under meet the Family you will find a link to Covid-19 UPDATES where we will post updates in relation to Family Law and useful tips that you can use during this time. Click the link below to find the guide from Family Life! ... https://www.familylawlife.com.au/covid-19-notices

15.01.2022 Looking for the positives in everything The world may be changing and things may be uncertain but finding the beauty in the little things can help you breath a little easier Having a cup of tea to yourself, the colour of autumn leaves, going on family walks or even a little cuddle from a pet. ... Remember that there is sunshine in everything, you just have to find it

15.01.2022 We decided over the break one of our walls needed updating! We love posting our quotes on social media and we wanted to give them a special place in our office we love our quote wall and it makes us all feel happy and inspired for the year ahead

15.01.2022 Day one of our 21 Day Challenge! Write down three affirmations for yourself and make them visible! Use a white board, a piece of paper with blue tack or even sticky notes! What do you visualise for yourself? Is it a focus on mental health, physical health or is it something in your daily routine? Writing things down helps give ourselves clarity around what we want and the affirmations we wish to create. Don’t forget to tag #fllchallenge !

15.01.2022 During this time it is even more important than ever to make sure you are taking some time for yourself. Mentally we are all having a lot more on our plate and carrying a lot of the worlds worries with us on a daily basis. If you are struggling it is important to reach out. Crisis lines are still operating and a lot of therapists are as well.... Additionally take some time during the day to read a book, take a longer shower (if that keeps the kids at bay the easiest ) or even go for the walk. Try and exercise your mind or relax at and take some time for yourself. We are in this together

15.01.2022 These times are making us all feel out of whack. You cannot control however what you can’t control and this is one of them. Some ways to feel you have that control is even though you may be isolating at home, create a routine for yourself! Have regular times you have your meals, schedule in break times and even your exercise. This way you can focus on what you can control and reestablish some normalcy and routine.

15.01.2022 We are into our fifth week of isolation and some of us may have found ourselves in a routine! It is completely okay if you haven’t! These are unprecedented times and it is important that you do what is working and what is best for you and your family. With school going back last week there is a lot more pressure on parents to make sure that they’re doing their work or assisting them. ... This added responsibility can be very stressful and like we always say it is important to still try and find some you time. Wether that be in a daily walk or run, having an extra long shower or having a cup of coffee and reading a book. Just make sure you are doing something you love for you!

13.01.2022 We have been receiving updates slowly from the courts in relation to parenting matters. It is important that at this stage the Courts remain open to assist parties and to provide parents with some general guidance. It is imperative at this time that parents have clear communication and uphold the best interests of the children.... Parents should be discussing their ability to comply with the orders and attempt to find practical solutions between themselves in order to continue their parenting orders and also do what is in the best interest for their children. Family Law Life are open still but we are working remotely. Please contact us if you need any assistance in relation to your family matter during this time

13.01.2022 Mindset and mentality are key for living a happy, healthy and sustainable life! Starting 2020 with a growth mindset is a way to push through what brought you undone last year and build yourself up for the amazing year ahead! Happy new year to everyone and we hope you enjoy this motivational article! Link is available below! https://www.familylawlife.com.au/blog

12.01.2022 Seeing the power of the people band together to raise awareness for the bushfires raging across Australia is incredible. Today the weather is cooling and is giving the thousands of volunteers a much needed moment to plan for the week ahead with the hot weather to return. Together we can do so much we think is an important lesson to take to the new year. No man is an island, working together we can achieve amazing things and together we will donate, raise and rebuild what th...is disaster has done Our hearts go out to all that are suffering

12.01.2022 Happy birthday to our amazing Jacque! Jacque is a beautiful person inside and out and we hope today has been a magical day ! She deserves it

12.01.2022 Separation is a big change to any family! We have configured a list of a few tips to help with keeping consistency in your routine, being open with your children and to assist them into the transition into having two homes! The link can be found below https://www.familylawlife.com.au/blog

11.01.2022 We would like to congratulate our superstar Remy and her Vic Metro Navy team mates for being the National under 14 champions! They played an amazing tournament last weekend and we are so proud of Remy!

11.01.2022 We are business as usual with some slight little tweaks! We are still open for business for all your Family Law queries and needs however we are no longer seeing clients in person. Appointments will be made via video chat or the phone! This is for your safety and ours... Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any queries at the moment! Remember to wear your masks and to take care of yourselves and others whilst we live in this crazy time. Much love, The Family Law Life Team

11.01.2022 Jacque Philip from our firm has put together a blog post on how to negotiate your financial matters during Covid-19. This is a common concern that has been addressed to us by our clients and we hope this is able to assist in giving you some guidance. The link to the blog can be found below.... https://www.familylawlife.com.au/blog

10.01.2022 Keeping the laughter around during COVID-19. Our paralegal Sharon gave us this idea and we just had to share it. Her family have been doing weekly sing along sand performances via Skype or zoom! We think this is a fantastic way to keep the family together and also create something fun for your family. ... We are sure it is hard for many of you need being able to visit family so we thought this would be a great way to put smiles on all your faces! Have you already been partaking in zoom and Skype family fun?

10.01.2022 Stage 4 is still alive and well in Melbourne and we’re sure there are many of you, like ourselves, feeling a little lost. These mixed feelings are normal. These are unprecedented times and we are all only human. We have good ana bad days ana day that are just meh. One of the best ways to feel progressive during isolation is maintaining a routine. Having routine can mentally give you something to tick off and achieve during your day and can help you and your kids feel like ...life has some ‘normality’. Schedule in some routine to your days. Take breaks, eat well, take time for your one hour of exercise, got to bed on time (yep turn off Netflix). A great daily routine provides the stability you may feel you are lacking. However it is important to not be too harsh on ourselves. Like we said, we are living in unprecedented times and it is okay to to not be amazing every single day! Remember, if you’re feeling low, reach out to loved ones or those you trust or a health care professional. What have you kept as part of your routine? Family Law Life

10.01.2022 We didn’t just have Dani’s kids start school this week! We also had Remy start high school! How time flies! We have photos from her first day of primary school and first day of high school if you swipe across! We are so proud of her and we know high school is going to be amazing

10.01.2022 Story time! Reading a book to your little kids during the day or before they go to bed is great bonding time! However we do know at the moment you may not have the time you used to!... Jennifer Garner has started a series called savewithstories! If you go on her Facebook page you can see many celebrities reading children’s story books and the money being raised is going to the US children that need money to learn and eat. This can be a great way to get that reading time in for your kids and plus their favourite marvel character could read it to them

09.01.2022 - H Jackson Brown Junior. Try and not put too much pressure on yourself to achieve amazing things today just because you see others that appear to be moving quicker than yourself. Remember Rome wasn’t built in a day, take your time and make the most of each day as it comes HAPPY MONDAY

09.01.2022 DAY 3! It may be to do with friends, family or even your pets! Take some time to refresh and to write down 3 things you are grateful for! #fllchallenge

09.01.2022 Who doesn’t love a bit of Harry Potter? At the moment it seems like the perfect world to delve into with your kids! You can always start watching one film a week and make popcorn and have a sweet little movie night. This quote at the moment seems to resonate more than we would have ever thought! We need to remember the things we can still be grateful for during these times and remember we can only control so much... We hope everyone is looking after themselves today

08.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our administrative assistant Olivia! We hope despite spending your day at work yesterday you had a magical evening! Olivia brings so much life and laughter into the office that we wouldn’t know what to do without her!

08.01.2022 This is going to sound like effort but our Legal Assistent Tess remembers doing this with her younger cousins when they were little and it worked a treat! MAKE YOUR OWN OLYMPICS Print out medals and colour them in from google and set up activities for the olympics! You can do a gymnastics floor routine on the carpet or outside! Set up some running races and obstacle courses! ... It will keep the kids entertained for ages!

08.01.2022 **NATIONAL SORRY DAY** Sorry day is a national day to remember the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children at the hands of government policy. Today we collectively say sorry for what our ancestors and our system has and is still doing but also take this moment to send love to our First Nations People. Their resilience, pain and hurt is something we cannot forget.

08.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad’s out there, the Dad’s that are no longer with us, the Step-Dads, the grandpa’s and those that have been a Dad in our lives wether biologically or not! We hope you all have magical days today and get to spend it with those that you love and that love you

06.01.2022 It is an uncertain time but we are all in this together

06.01.2022 Keeping the kids enertained at home isn’t easy! Our tip for the day is to sit down with your kids and make cards and write to the elderly that are in homes. They can’t receive visitors and receiving a lovely card will brighten up their day

06.01.2022 A common question that is circling. The best thing to do right now is to get your information surrounding COVID 19 on government websites. Look at the Department of Health & Human Services, Centrelink and the Australian government website. ... As much as every news outlet is putting information out there, it’s important to stay informed from the correct sources!

05.01.2022 The kids started back at school today so the annual photo had to be taken! All Dani’s kids jetting off to their first day of the new year! This year now with little Alfie making an appearance!

05.01.2022 With school going back this Tuesday for prep to 2 and 11 and 12 we are all starting to transition back into our old routines. Everything may still feel out of balance but starting this transition is just the first stepping stone for many. It is important to remember to be easy on yourself, your family and workers during this time. ... Take each day as it comes and slowly adjust to a new old routine.

04.01.2022 More often than not we get asked how do I tell my kids we are separating? The truth is there is no easy way and the conversation will always be difficult. We have compiled a few tips on how you can prepare and work together in telling your children you are separating! We hope this can help you and your family https://www.familylawlife.com.au/blog

03.01.2022 BAKING This isn’t something you have to do all the time but baking maybe every Sunday or pick any day of the week can be a really collaborative and fun activity for your kids! You can always bake one thing for the week and each day they get that as their ‘treat’ like you’d put in their lunchbox.

03.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/154163327962392/posts/3348373895207970/?vh=e&d=n A little video to watch with your little ones this Sunday evening! We hope you are all doing well and staying safe and wearing your masks

03.01.2022 Keeping a consistent routine during this period can seem tough but it will do wonders for your mind! Some ways to keep you focused and having a routine during isolation are:- - Working in 40-45 minutes intervals then taking a short break. Your mind needs a rest from the screen and you can’t focus all day.... - Fit in some kind of exercise during the day! It helps get your body moving and you can make a set time every day. - set an alarm. This one sounds awful but it will help you feel like you have a rhythm to your day. - eat meals around similar times. It helps to again give consistency to your day. What are you finding is helping you keep routine during isolation! Let us know

02.01.2022 Following the Media Conference held by Daniel Andrews today at 3.15pm these are the new restrictions on work places. Please refer to the images below. As always, stay safe, ... Much love, The Family Law Life Team

02.01.2022 *****ANNOUNCEMENT******* Victoria school holidays start 3:30pm TODAY. Please refer to your parenting orders or parenting plans and follow term school holiday arrangements. Call or email us if you need clarification.

01.01.2022 Common sense and open communication are key in these extremely difficult times. An excellent article from the Family Law Section provides some practical tips for separated parents in light of COVID-19.

01.01.2022 A common question we have been asked by our clients is what to do about the school holidays. We are currently now in school holiday mode and Term 2 at this stage in Victoria is due to commence on Tuesday 14 April. During this time it is important to maintain your parenting plan or parenting orders and arrangements you have already had put in place for this period. ... Remember as we said yesterday open communication is key and it is important to be understanding and putting your kids best interests at the front of your mind.

01.01.2022 ‘Therefore, communication is key - speak with your ex-partner, speak with your mortgage lender or landlord, speak with your employer and/or seek government assistance, or speak with us if you have any pressing or serious concerns’ Yesterday we uploaded a blog post on our website around settling and organising your Financial Settlement during Coronavirus. If you missed this post feel free to click the link below:-... https://www.familylawlife.com.au/blog

01.01.2022 Being in Isolation is the perfect time to bring back the tradition of Family Dinners. Some of you may be surprised to hear that a lot families don’t have dinner together! Dinner is a time to come together and to talk openly with each other! Isolation is the perfect time to start doing it again!

01.01.2022 The Chief Justice gave a radio interview with Triple M discussing practical advice for parents during this crisis. The link to listen is below: http://www.familycourt.gov.au//abo/news/triplem-alstergren ... We highly recommend you checking this out. Hoping you all are doing well during this time