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So, Where do I stand?
I thought it might be helpful if I could walk through a few of the most common questions that I hear at my family law office on the Sunshine Coast.
Often, when people ring me, or come in to see me, in the course of chatting, there will be some version of “So, Kathryn, I just really want to know where I stand”.
But is there really only one answer to that question?
Expert Tips for Optimizing Your Queensland Family Lawyer’s Time
When you are facing a family law issue—whether it is a separation, divorce, property settlement or matters involving children—working with an experienced family lawyer can make a significant difference. But to get the best outcome, it is essential to know how to utilize your lawyer’s time effectively. Using your lawyer’s time effectively will help streamline the family law process, reduce stress, Minimise costs, and lead to a quicker, more favourable outcome.
Here is how you can make the most of your family lawyer’s time and ensure a smoother process.
Stuck in Limbo: How to Get a Divorce When They Say No
Sometimes I sit with people who are feeling stuck. To be honest, most people I sit with are feeling stuck. But, today I am thinking of the people who are feeling stuck being married to someone they no longer love, and often do not live with.
Where do I begin? Someone’s passed. Start with a list.
Figuring out where to begin, can be the very hardest step. When you have lost a loved one and are trying to figure out “where do I begin”, the way ahead can seem anything but clear. There are so many things to do, and everyone has a different piece of advice for you, and each one points to yet another path or trail to follow.
Back to Real Life
Christmas and New Year celebrations are over. If your home is like mine, there may be a bit of this action going on today. Real life can sometimes be tough to face. Christmas wraps everything in tinsel and sparkles, and asks us to set aside real life, and focus on family and love and joy and peace.
When Christmas doesn’t feel like Christmas
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and our lives have many chapters. And nothing puts the spotlight on those things like Christmas. When it is far to easy to see our lives in stark contrast to the advertising messages of love and family joy at Christmas.
A Simple Separation isn’t Easy
When helping people with the legal pieces of the separation puzzle, every story and every family is different. But very often I hear the same comment, from almost everyone, at some stage during our work together.
Facing Separation Fears: How to Keep Calm and Stay Out of Court
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the fears I see hiding in the eyes of the people who come to me for advice. After all, we all have worries, fears and troubles.
Agreed Not to Use Lawyers? Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Although it’s easy to picture that all separations are a war zone, that is definitely not the case. There are plenty of people that I am fortunate enough to work with, who are doing their best to walk their way through a respectful separation.
How did I end up here?
A Different Path Through Family Law Starting Out Do you ever ask yourself that question? I know I do, and often. I came to the law knowing nothing about legal practice or the profession. After finishing high school, I had little idea what I wanted to do. I only knew I...
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