The consideration of whether to make a costs Order is a matter of discretion by the Court. This means the Court weighs up all the competing factors and can decide differently for each case.
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What to expect in your first family law appointment
Relationship breakdowns are difficult. You’re in the middle of an emotional upheaval and the last thing you want to worry about is the legal implications. But, at some point you’ll need to know what your options are.
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What to tell your kids during a divorce?
While you and your partner may no longer hold kind feelings for one another, it is important that both parents have considered the potential distress that children may be subjected to if the situation is not handled appropriately.
read moreCan I change my child’s surname after separation?
After separating from their partners, many parents ask about the process of applying to change their child’s surname, the reasons behind this varying.
read moreWhat does a sleep divorce really mean?
Does sleeping in separate bedrooms constitute a separation under the Family Law Act?
read moreSurrogacy: yours, mine or ours?
Surrogacy may have become a popular way for many couples in the limelight to have children, notably Kim and Kanye West, Elton John as well as Sarah Jessica Parker.
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