Soden Legal in Gledswood Hills | Divorce & Family Lawyer

Soden Legal

Locality: Gledswood Hills

Phone: +61 1300 155 005

Address: Suite 7, Unit 18, 1 Gregory Hills Drive 2557 Gledswood Hills, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Did you know that we have helped countless families to obtain Court Orders for the urgent location and recovery of children? A recovery order can authorise or direct a person or persons, such as police officers, to take appropriate action to find, recover and deliver a child to a parent of the child, a person who has a parenting order or any other person concerned with the welfare of the child. To find out more about how we can assist you visit our website or contact our office on 1300 155 005. https://sodenlegal.com.au//urgent-recovery-and-location-o/

24.01.2022 Has your Court hearing been listed electronically? We can help! We are fully eCourt ready and have dedicated rooms set up to directly link us to the Courts via teams and other video conferencing programs. As Courts have rapidly transitioned to running trials via digital platforms, we have the capacity to hold 3 separate courtrooms in our premises which include spaces for clients, lawyers and barristers. Contact us to speak to a lawyer today.

24.01.2022 Today, 10 October 2020 is World Mental Health Day. This year has been a big year for us all and today is a great day to remind ourselves to keep our mental wellbeing at the top of our priority list. Today we are reminded to do these 10 helpful tips:... 1. Stay active 2. Eat well 3. Connect with others 4. Do something you enjoy each day 5. Limit media consumption 6. Try and keep to a routine 7. Get an early night 8. Be kind to yourself 9. Try and maintain perspective 10. Seek help For more information, please check out the Mental Health Australia website below: https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/

23.01.2022 Government dedicated $220 million to family law and family relationship services! The Morrison government has just announced its 2020-21 budget and has dedicated a whopping $220 million to support families and children in our chronically backlogged Family Court and Federal Circuit Courts. The budget has allocated $132.1 million over four years to expedite family law matters in the Federal Circuit Court and also includes $37.5 million for additional resources and judges. Will this grant prove the Coalition’s idea of a Family Court system overhaul? We certainly hope so... watch this space!

22.01.2022 Wishing all of our clients a very happy Father's Day! From the team at Soden Legal.

21.01.2022 Over the weekend our amazing Principal Solicitor celebrated her birthday. We enjoyed spoiling her with cakes and gifts!

21.01.2022 Earlier this month the Federal Government announced a HomeBuilder program to boost the residential construction market. Under this program the government will give a $25,000 grant to eligible Australians who build a new home or substantially renovate their existing home. This program will apply to contracts that are signed between 4 June 2020 and 31 December 2020 with construction required to commence within 3 months of the contract date. HomeBuilder is intended to complement the existing First Home Owner Grant programs and Stamp Duty concessions. Contact one of our conveyancing solicitors today to find out if you are eligible for the HomeBuilder program.

20.01.2022 A pilot of the Lighthouse Project is being implemented at the Parramatta registry of the Family and Federal Circuit Courts of Australia. The aim of the project is to provide guidance and support to families experiencing or at risk of family violence and other risk issues such as mental health concerns, drugs or alcohol misuse. It involves three interconnected processes screening, triage and a specialist list known as the ‘Evatt List’ to hear matters deemed to be high risk. This is an exceptional initiative that is much needed in light of the continuing serious domestic violence issues we face in Australia to better support vulnerable families and children involved in the family law system. For more information regarding the Lighthouse Project visit the following link: http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au//Lighthouse+Project.

20.01.2022 We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Judge Guy Andrew. Working in family law can be an extremely stressful role, and it is important to remember that Judges are humans who genuinely care about the families that come through the Courts. It is important to lean on family and friends to support you in tough times and always take time to care for yourself. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Guy Andrews and the members of the community and legal community affected by this tragedy at this time.

20.01.2022 At Soden Legal we are experts in parenting matters. We have a wealth of knowledge surrounding how to make appropriate arrangements for your children and we are particularly focused on keeping up to date with social science research to support children in maintaining their attachments. To read more click here: https://sodenlegal.com.au//pare/children-custody-disputes/

19.01.2022 The Family Law Courts are implementing new strategies that will "shake-up the system to move families out of clogged courts while supporting those at risk". Read more by The Sydney Morning Herald below: http://ow.ly/ZYt650B5azp

19.01.2022 A huge well done and congratulations to our solicitors- Ashleigh who has now completed her Masters in Applied Family Law and her Practice Management Course; and to Sandra who has completed her Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution Practice AND to Kateryna who has also completed her Masters in Applied Family Law. We are so proud of the accomplishments of our team and their continued drive to provide outstanding legal representation.

18.01.2022 Here is Karlene enjoying one of our e-courtroom set ups to attend a Court appearance in the Family Court of Australia. We have found these appearances have been a very cost effective and covid-safe way of continuing to run cases. For more information call us on 1300155005 today!

17.01.2022 Congratulations to our lucky winners Kaysie Davies and Heidi Elizabeth who each won our Fathers Day Giveaway. Our lucky winners will each receive a delicious Sweet Box by Two Birds Bakery Please contact our office on 1300 155 005 to arrange tomorrow's collection!

16.01.2022 Did you know that we can assist you with your Probate matters? When there is a Will in place, an executor is appointed and is responsible for paying debts and distributing the assets of the estate to the beneficiaries. When someone dies, the executor of the Will needs to apply for a grant of Probate which is a legal document that authorises them to manage and distribute the assets in the estate in accordance with the deceased's Will. ... If you ever have questions about Wills and Estates, or if you need to apply for Probate, contact our office on 1300 155 005.

14.01.2022 Could now be the perfect time to purchase your first home? Premier Gladys Berejiklian recently announced that the NSW Government will temporarily wipe Stamp Duty costs on homes worth less than $800,000 with around 6000 Australians to benefit from the scheme. Previously the Stamp Duty benefits would affect those who purchased a home under $650,000 and for homes between $650,000 to $750,000 the stamp duty would be at a reduced rate.... With the new changes the concession sees that $650,000 limit has been increased to $800,000 and Stamp Duty for homes worth between $800,000 and $1 million will now be at a reduced rate. First-home buyers purchasing land will also be able to benefit from the scheme if the land is valued under $400,000, rather than a previous $350,000. For land worth $400,000 to $500,000 the Stamp Duty will be at a reduced rate. If you are buying your first home, now could be the perfect time! Soden Legal are here for all of your conveyancing needs! Phone us on 1300 155 005 today.

14.01.2022 Father's Day GIVEAWAY! In celebration of the amazing Dads out there we have decided that we are going to do a giveaway for not just ONE lucky winner, but TWO! We have teamed up with one of our favourite local businesses Two Birds Bakery for two lucky winners to receive one of these delicious Father's Day sweet boxes! ... To enter the draw you must: 1. Follow our page Soden Legal 2. Share this post 3. Tag a friend who would love to win! You may enter as many times as you like. Winners will be announced on Thursday, 3 September 2020 at 5.00pm (Just in time for Father's Day!) Good luck everyone *Must be available to collect the prize from our office on 4 September 2020

13.01.2022 We would love to extend a huge welcome to our newest team member Nicole Dawson. Nicole has many years of paralegal experience and will be working in our client services team. Nicole also adds another JP to our team to assist in providing a valuable public service to our community.

12.01.2022 We understand that precious moments like these are worth fighting for. Book your appointment with our friendly team today.

12.01.2022 Did you know that we offer conveyancing services? We have experienced solicitors on hand ready to assist you with buying or selling your property. So whenever you are buying or selling your home don't forget to give us a call!

12.01.2022 Thankyou to all of our clients and the community members who have voted for us as we have been selected as finalists in the Camden Local Business Awards!

12.01.2022 Have you found yourself with lots of questions surrounding the idea of separating from your partner? Contact our office to arrange your confidential chat with one of our experienced solicitors today.

12.01.2022 Can I keep my children from visiting the other parent due to COVID-19 restrictions? Many families have been left lost and confused with the governments lockdown restrictions due to COVID-19 and adhering to parenting Orders and arrangements. The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have now implemented clear guidelines regarding parenting orders and parenting arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court has directed that the COVID-19 restrictions do not warrant any O...rders be broken and that arrangements should be adhered to as normal unless there is a specific reason as to why the arrangements cannot be met. To assist the overwhelming amount of new cases on the Court system, the Court has implemented a specific COVID-19 list that deals specifically with issues surrounding COVID-19 matters, therefore allowing cases to be heard as a matter of urgency. It is important to remember that each and every case is different. State and territory governments also have their own exemptions in relation to boarder closures when it comes to travel for the purposes of care arrangements. In some circumstances it is possible to apply for a suspension or variation to your parenting arrangements. It is important to obtain professional legal advice when withholding children from their normal parenting arrangements. We have assisted various clients in navigating their legal rights with parenting arrangements throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please feel free contact our office to obtain legal advice for your specific situation.

11.01.2022 Our team are always looking out for ways to help the local community. When we heard that some of our local police officers were heading down to the Victoria/NSW border to protect our state we decided to put together some bags of treats to show our appreciation for keeping us all safe.

10.01.2022 We are very proud to share that Karlene and Kateryna both settled two very complex property matters today after working tirelessly to finalise these matters for their clients. Karlene and Kateryna consistently go above and beyond to assist our clients in reaching settlements with full client satisfaction. We are so proud to have these two working with Soden Legal!... If you are purchasing or selling a property, don’t settle for less than the best - contact our team on 1300 155 005 today!

08.01.2022 Please be alert to the locations announced this evening by NSW health as venues recently visited by a positive Covid patient. As a case or cases have been in our local area we ask that you all remain vigilant. We continue to take all precautions in our office whilst continuing to offer face to face appointments. We are also offering telephone or video conferencing for anyone who prefers this option.

08.01.2022 RBA cuts the interest rate to 0.10%. https://www.google.com.au//rba-makes-november-interest-rat

08.01.2022 Check out a candid shot of our clients leaving our office after a successful outcome following an emotional children’s matter. It’s moments like these that make our work so meaningful! (Shared with client’s permission)

07.01.2022 Court Orders and Travel Restrictions Many families that have Court Orders involving children have now been met with Government restrictions and quarantine requirements across State and Territory borders. Many families have been left with uncertainty about how to keep their children safe whilst still abiding with the Court Orders. Here at Soden Legal we have been approached by families who are concerned about their children travelling to and from other States and Territori...es as they are afraid for their children’s potential to be affected by COVID-19 itself, or they are simply worried about not being able to spend time with their children for extended periods of time due to the restrictions. The Courts strongly advise that families seek advice for travel between each State and Territory and how you could be personally affected. Some States and Territories will enable families to continue with their parenting arrangements as essential movement depending on the level of restrictions at one specific time. If this resonates with you and you have any concern about your shared parenting arrangements through this COVID-19 crisis, do not hesitate to contact our friendly team for advice specifically tailored to you on 1300 155 005. For further information you can visit the websites below: Federal Circuit Court http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au///covid-info-borders New South Wales https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 Victoria https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirusresponse Queensland https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au Western Australia https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus South Australia https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au Tasmania https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au Australian Capital Territory https://www.covid19.act.gov.au Northern Territory https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au

07.01.2022 Wishing this beautiful lady a very happy birthday! Today we celebrated Tamara with cake, flowers and a lunchtime walk in the sun!

06.01.2022 We are so pleased to announce the promotion of Ashleigh Debono to Senior Associate. Ashleigh is an extremely talented solicitor who always goes above and beyond to obtain the best outcomes for her clients. She is extremely deserving of this position and we are always grateful for her ongoing support and hard work. Congratulations Ashleigh!

06.01.2022 House hunting this weekend? Let us look over the contract for you to make sure you fully understand the terms of any sale. Short on time? No problem! Have the agent email a copy of the contract to us and we can ring you at a convenient time to provide advice!

06.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that we are now offering Family Dispute Resolution Services here at Soden Legal! A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDR) is someone who is trained and accredited in helping parties when negotiating family disputes. An FDR practitioner is a neutral person who does not take sides with any of the people involved in the mediation process. They are simply there to encourage all parties to communicate and clarify issues in a safe and supporti...ve environment. We are now offering this service to families who are looking to find a resolution for their family disputes in our Gregory Hills office and via video and telephone conferencing. For all enquiries call 1300 155 005 today!

05.01.2022 We recently sat down with one of our lawyers Kateryna to talk about how she managed working and parenting from home. 1.How did Covid-19 impact your working arrangements? I have two young children, my eldest attends primary school and my youngest attends day-care. This meant that as soon as the restrictions about school-closures were put in place I had to make arrangements to work from home. I was lucky enough my workplace already had the technology in place to quickly transi...tion to work from home and my amazing bosses were extremely supportive of me (even if my daughter often crashed our morning online meetings!). 2. How did you manage working from home whilst parenting young children at home? Every parent knows that this has not been an easy task and definitely took some time getting used to. I believe that it was also a huge adjustment for both of my kids but after a few weeks we were able to get into our own routine as a family. There was no set hours of work for me, I worked early hours of the morning and also late hours at night on most days. I also tried to plan activities for my kids ahead of time to keep them both entertained and stimulated which allowed me some quiet time each day to get through my work. Having flexible work arrangements in place meant that I was able to also be there for my children during the day. 3. Has Covid-19 changed the way you work? Yes, COVID-19 has definitely changed the way I work. Being in these strange circumstances has made me realise how much we need to stay up to date with technology and how we should consider it to be a part of our everyday lives. Accepting change is difficult for everyone and with this new environment that was introduced I had to quickly adapt to all kinds of scenarios to ensure that I continue to provide best possible legal representation to my clients. 4. How did you keep yourself motivated during the initial lockdown period? I’ve always liked the saying you have to crawl before you can walk, I used this saying to stay positive and motivated during lockdown. I planned each day from big to small tasks to even making a coffee. As I began doing the work I found that ticking off the tasks really helped me to stay on track. Whenever I felt that I was lacking motivation I would look at my completed tasks and realised how much work I had completed throughout the day. 5. What is one parenting tip you can offer other working parents who might find themselves in a similar situation at home? Have activities planned for your children, for example painting, puzzles, play-doh or other arts and crafts that your children enjoy. This tip comes with a disclaimer ‘be prepared to clean up the mess once they are done’.

05.01.2022 Are you wanting to separate from your partner but feeling scared and worried about how to protect your children? This is a perfectly understandable and common concern of many separating parents. At Soden Legal all of our lawyers engage in child focused practice. This means we explore all possible settlement options and dispute resolution avenues with you and keep your children’s wellbeing at the forefront of our practice every step of the way. Call or email us for a confidential appointment to discuss these avenues with you and for expert guidance on the best path forward to a smooth separation.

04.01.2022 When Sandy met Sandy. Recently our Principal Solicitor Sandra Soden met with local life coach Sandra Bartlett to discuss how we can ensure our clients are completely supported through separation from the beginning to the end of their matter and beyond. Sandy B’s business Stairway 2 Dreams is a wonderful option for anyone who is struggling with change, anger, fear, lack of confidence or uncertainty in life. We highly recommend a coffee chat with her! Some amazing similarities between the two Sandys made it clear that this match was a perfect fit for our clients:

03.01.2022 R U OK? 2020 has certainly been challenging year for everyone and has made it even more important for us all to stay connected. Today is the day to remember the four steps: 1. Ask - R U OK?... 2. Listen 3. Encourage Action 4. Check in If you or your loved one isn't OK and you are not sure what to do next, there are many resources available that you can reach out to. For further information visit this link: https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelp

03.01.2022 This morning Kateryna was greeted by a huge surprise of balloons and streamers to celebrate her Birthday! Wishing her a day as special as she is

03.01.2022 Happy birthday to our wonderful Erin! We hope your day is as bright and beautiful as you are

03.01.2022 Introducing our new intern Maddy! Maddy is currently studying Law and Media at the University of Wollongong and started her internship with us at the start of September. Maddy is in the final year of her degree and will be admitted as a Solicitor in the near future. We are so excited to have her on board!

02.01.2022 Have you entered our giveaway? Tag your friends who would love to win one of these!

02.01.2022 Another awesome week so far for Ashleigh and the team with a successful result at interim hearing where two children remain safely in the care of our client. A big relief for our client and a wonderful job by Ashleigh as always.

01.01.2022 The new Notice of Risk form has now commenced operation and is required to be filed in any new parenting matter in the Family & Federal Circuit Courts. It is critically important that Courts are aware, at the earliest point, of facts and information about safety and issues of risk. The new form will assist in ensuring that families and their children receive appropriate and targeted intervention in the family law system. This is an exciting initiative and one that will ensu...re that Judges, Registrars and Family Consultants in both Courts have comprehensive information in relation to child abuse, family violence and other risks at an early stage in the proceedings, Chief Justice Alstergren said. The redesign of the Notice will also allow data to be captured from six key questions, to give the Courts a more concrete understanding of the risks present in parenting proceedings. This achievement is the culmination of many months of work by the Joint Rules Harmonisation Working Group and Joint Family Violence Committee, Judges, Registrars and staff of the Courts, in consultation with the profession and other stakeholders, the Chief Justice added. http://www.familycourt.gov.au//form-topics/Fam/notice-risk

01.01.2022 We are incredibly proud of Sandra who has temporarily stepped away from working as our Principal Solicitor and is working as a Registrar of the Family Court of Australia. Sandra has accepted the position with the intention of helping the community to implement sound policies for progressing matters through the Court process and assisting families in facing the stress of the Court process with Alternate Dispute Resolution processes. This role will be of benefit to the communi...ty on a long term basis. Check out this recent article featuring Sandra by the Law Society Journal. https://lsj.com.au//two-women-registrars-join-family-and-/