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Lakey Family Law and Mediation

Locality: Hawthorn, Victoria

Phone: +61 400 146 764

Address: Level 1, 32-36 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East 3123 3122 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 The many faces of domestic abuse. In this article for @bodyandsoul_au I share the warning signs you need to look out for. If you are suffering domestic abuse pl...ease call 1800 737 732. Don't suffer in silence. #domesticabusesupport #domesticabuse #domesticviolence Thank you @candicemeiselspr Thanks @bodyandsoul_au for posting this article by @annemariecade_divorce_coach

20.01.2022 Each year we see people put off separating until after the Christmas holidays are over with. Even though they know in their hearts that it is over, they want the family to have one last special Christmas. But, having an impending separation looming over you can make the Christmas period more stressful. By taking control and starting to make small steps towards separation, you can prepare yourself for what lies ahead, but also position yourself for a better overall outcome. If... you find yourself preparing to celebrate Christmas, but knowing this will be last one together here are some things you can do to prepare. https://www.lakeylaw.com.au/seperate-after-christmas/

18.01.2022 Months of lock down, home schooling, financial stress and everything else that the pandemic has thrown at us, has meant that many couples have decided that it’s time to part ways. The uncertainty surrounding the COVID crisis, along with the reality of borders being closed and restrictions still being in place, means that while many have reached the conclusion that it is ‘over’ they’ve decided to sit tight for the time being. While everyone’s circumstances are different, if... you have decided you want to separate once things settle down, there are some steps you might want consider taking now. https://www.lakeylaw.com.au/seperating-pandemic-covid/

14.01.2022 We're asking people to stay home and save lives. But for some Victorians, home is the most dangerous place to be. Today we announced the expansion of the Orange... Door Network across the state. Five new hubs where Victorians who need support, can turn to and feel safe. A place that can change lives, and most importantly - save lives. My message to every Victorian is that help is there if you need it. There is never an excuse for violence. And fleeing family violence is always a reason to leave home - restrictions or not. If you see or hear someone being hurt or intimidated, call 000. Share these numbers with the people around you. And remember that family violence isn't always physical. You never know who might need help.

13.01.2022 Celebrating a special occasion In the lead up to Father’s Day if you and your former partner are co-parenting there is the chance that your child may not be wit...h you on a special occasion. If you can, have a discussion in advance about how to handle these key dates. Can the weekends be switched? Can you alternate special dates in the calendar? If this isn’t possible due to distance or prior commitments, then try to agree a time for a telephone or FaceTime call. It is important for your child to recognise and mark special days with you both. The Team at MELCA are wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the lovely Dads out there doing their best especially with co-parenting.

10.01.2022 One of the most common calls we get is from recently separated parents who want to see their kids. They want to know what their legal rights are and what needs to happen to allow them to see their children. In this article we address some of the most common concerns, talk through the 'ins' and 'outs' of parenting arrangements and explain how to go about getting one in place. ... https://www.lakeylaw.com.au/when-can-i-see-my-kids/

10.01.2022 Finding a lawyer is like traversing a rocky hike Not knowing which rock to stand on and trust to keep you safe Have a great weekend everyone!

09.01.2022 Often when a couple separates the financial impact is felt immediately especially when one person has been the ‘bread winner’ or ‘primary income earner’ or there are suddenly two households to pay for. All too often in these situations one person can be left wondering how on earth they’re going to pay the bills and put food on the table. So, getting maintenance arrangements and/or child support in place has to be a priority. https://www.lakeylaw.com.au/child-support-spousal-maintena/

08.01.2022 For most of us the idea of what constitutes a de facto relationship is pretty clear cut (well at least in our own eyes) But when it comes to the courts, it isn’t nearly as clear cut as we’d like to think or expect. When 'John' hired a live in housekeeper, he never imagined that years later a court would determine that they were in a de facto relationship... And he's not alone, there are many, many cases like his. In this article we share the different characteristics that th...e courts look at when determining if a relationship is in fact a de facto one. https://www.lakeylaw.com.au/what-makes-a-de-facto-relation/

04.01.2022 Every parent wants the Christmas holidays to be magical and special time for their children. But for separated couples it can be a particularly challenging time especially if you can’t agree on who will spend what time with the kids With Christmas holidays fast approaching, reaching an agreement is becoming more and more important. In this latest blog, I give my Top 5 suggestions for putting in place an arrangement that makes the holiday season a special and memorable time... for your kids. https://www.lakeylaw.com.au/christmas-parenting-arrangemen/

04.01.2022 In a recent interview with The Australian, leading Brisbane family lawyer, Kay Feeney cited the importance of being wiser when it comes to marrying a second tim...e. People think, these agreements are about money. But it’s often about much more than that. It may be the only way a wealthy man will be able to ensure the acceptance by his children of a new partner. Because if a widower is remarrying, the children can be very circumspect. So that is a very good use of an agreement. Also, most people will not treat their second marriage the same again as they treated their first marriage. The court experience itself is too unpleasant. View the full article here: https://www.theaustralian.com.au//358d20d11a2769a019471448

04.01.2022 If you are contemplating divorce or have recently separated and have kids, you have to tune in and listen as I chat to my good friend Gabrielle from Massachuset...ts on how to navigate Divorce and Co-Parenting through Covid and how you can make the experience a little less painful. Link to register in comments. In 2019, Gabrielle published Better Apart; The Radically Positive Way to Separate (Harper Collins). Better Apart is the first book of it’s kind to combine the life changing, healing wisdom of mindfulness, meditation and yoga with practical advice and legal wisdom to get the reader through and beyond the divorce. Better Apart features a carefully curated five step process that promotes wellness through and beyond divorce. Better Apart was endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow and was named the conscious uncoupling how-to by People Magazine. She has been featured throughout media channels including The New York Times, U.S. News, Vice, The New York Post and the Yoga Journal. She is a regular expert guest and blogger featured on NBC television and radio as well as dozens of podcasts and blogs around the world. She is known for keeping 99% of her cases at the negotiation table and out of the courtroom and is committed to wellness in divorce. See more

01.01.2022 Delays in the court system due to the stretch on judicial resources is another reason why settling out of court is important for families Certainty is more important than winning every point. It also raises the importance of mediation and other alternate dispute resolution like collaborative law in trying to resolve disputes. Let’s hope that Judge Demack is supported not ridiculed by the media like poor Judhe Andrew.

01.01.2022 The last thing parents want is to cause their kids unnecessary trauma and stress. But all too often, I see separating couples battling out parenting arrangements in the courts often to the detriment of the kids. Too many treat the Family Dispute Resolution process (mediation that is usually required before they can file to have the matter heard in the family court) as a formality, rather than an opportunity. But those that approach it with an open mind often come out of it ...with a resolution that they’re happy with and all parties are better for especially the kids. https://www.lakeylaw.com.au/mediation-parenting-arrangemen/