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What are Family Law Contraventions and Breach of Orders
There is little that is more frustrating than receiving Final Court Orders about child support or parenting arrangements, only to have the other parent contravene or disobey the final Orders, causing a breach of orders. Our solicitors are often asked by our clients in this situation: “What can I do about my ex’s breach of […]
Family Lawyers Mackay: Gladiators of the Family Court in Mackay
When do you turn to the Family Court in Mackay? Are you in a situation where your life is turning into a nightmare because of an ex-partner? Or do you find yourself in a situation where you have to bear the brunt of a decision which has rendered you incapable of ‘moving on’ with life […]
Representing Yourself in Family Court? Think Twice!
Thinking about representing yourself in family court? Think twice before making this mistake. If a family law problem impacts you or your loved ones then getting the advice of an experienced and qualified family lawyer can make a huge difference. The qualified family lawyer can help you in managing your family affairs which includes separation and […]
Important Considerations for Choosing A Family Lawyer
Divorces are complex by nature, and most people facing a separation or divorce have no idea how to deal with the situation ahead let alone know where to start choosing a family lawyer. What DOES make a big impact on the legal case is the choice of a divorce lawyer. You have to find a […]
The parenting decision-making checklist
This is a list of decisions you may need to make with the other parent. Considering these will make life easier for you and your children. Be flexible and keep your child’s interests in mind. Agree on the easy things first and return to the hard ones later. Good luck! Where will the children live? […]
What areas do we service?
At Mackay Family Lawyers we are locals. Just like you. We understand the lay of the land and cover a very wide area in every direction. We’ve had clients from far and near including Sarina, Marian, Mirani, Mount Pleasant, Walkerston, Midge Point, Ball Bay, Seaforth, Koumala, Habana and all the way to the mining basin out west […]
Dealing with emotions in a difficult separation
Difficult Separation and Emotions Separation is not a single event. It can take place over months or years and is often an emotional roller coaster with many changes and adjustments to a person’s life. Emotions experienced before, during and after difficult separation are those of grief at losing the family unit as we have known it. […]
How To Keep Contact Alive Between You & Your Child
Keep contact alive: I realise I don’t know my kids as well as I thought! Separation often means you have to parent one-on-one for the first time and need a plan to keep contact alive. This can be a major challenge! At the same time, it is a new chance to get to know your […]
Take Care After Separation and Divorce
Taking care of yourself after separation and divorce. Major changes in relationships, such as separation and divorce can be a trigger for depression after separation and divorce. That’s why it’s important to consider the mental health impacts of such circumstances to avoid more significant problems in the future including: the risks and impact of depression […]
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