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Appreciating the Role of Professional Counselling in Family Law Proceedings

March 21, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

There are times in my job that I feel more like a relationship counsellor than a Lawyer. Family Law is one where these roles work hand in hand.  It is to be expected.  I work closely with people as they struggle through the life challenges that separation and divorce bring.  I aim to make the transition for my clients, their children and at times extended families, as stress free as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Divorce Adelaide, Separation Adelaide, Family Law Adelaide, Family Law and Counselling

Who Gets the Fur Baby? Pets & Separation

February 24, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

In 2016 there were 24 million pets in Australia.  In fact, last year 62% of Aussie households had at least one pet.  One only needs to undertake a quick google search to realise that doggie and feline hotels, day care facilities and designer pet accessories are big business.  Certainly, the booming pet care industry reflects a significant change in attitudes towards our furry friends.    Indeed, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Divorce Adelaide, #FamilyLawAdelaide, #SeparationAdelaide, Pets and Separation, Pets and Divorce

Estate Planning After Separation and Divorce

February 18, 2017 By Jason Coluccio

I have been married for several years but have recently separated from my spouse. We have finalised a property settlement, but are yet to get around to being officially divorced.. I don’t have a Will, does this mean my former spouse will still have access to my estate when I die? The simple answer is yes. Whilst you may be separated, you are still legally married and have a legal ‘spouse’ in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Wills & Estate Information, Wills & Estate Planning, Family Law Tagged With: Divorce, Estate Planning and Divorce, Estate Planning and Separation, Wills and Separation, Separation, Estate Planning Adelaide, Divorce Adelaide, Family Law Adelaide, Wills After Divorce Adelaide, Wills Adelaide, Wills and Divorce

E-Filing for Divorce Applications

February 16, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

We live in a world in which we are increasingly electing to do certain things using online platforms such as grocery shopping and paying bills.  It is becoming a way of life; the new norm so to speak.   While it is fair to say that law has been slow in the uptake, some legal processes are now occurring in cyberspace. From 1st March 2017 an Application for Divorce will no longer be able to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: divorce proceedings, Joanna Diamantopoulos, Divorce Adelaide, online divorce, e-filing divorce applications, Family Lawyers Adelaide, Family Law Specialist Adelaide

Parenting Solo After Separation: 5 Tips for Smoothing the Transition

January 13, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

Joanna Diamantopoulos has more than a decade's experience as a family lawyer.  Today,  she shares some wisdom for parents who are in the throes of a relationship breakdown, with advice for making this event a smooth transition for children. Separation and divorce is unquestionably one of the more stressful life events you can experience. It creates an emotional upheaval, not only for you but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Joanna Diamantopoulos, Separation & Divorce, Advice for divorcing parents, Smooth divorce, Divorce Adelaide, Separation Adelaide, Children and Divorce, Joanna Diamantopoulos Family Lawyer

Property Settlements After Separation: Who Gets the Toaster?

January 9, 2017 By Maddalena Romano

Relationship breakdowns are frequently likened to a death. Certainly, like a death, there is a good degree of grieving involved, along with the more practical management of affairs. During what is nearly always an emotional time this can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Property Settlement is an arrangement about how you and your ex-spouse or domestic partner distribute property. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Separation, Divorce, Consent Orders, Property Settlement, Lawyers and Separation, Lawyers and Property Settlement, Adelaide Family Lawyers, Divorce Adelaide

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