We are proud to announce that Kirstie Colls, the Director and Head of Family Law at Michael Lynch Family Lawyers, has been listed in the 'Best Lawyers Report 2025'. This prestigious recognition highlights her as one of Australia's most prominent Family Lawyers. With over 20 years of experience specialising in Family Law, Kirstie has [...]
When Separation occurs, it might be tempting to go to the joint bank accounts and transfer as much money as possible. Before heading into the branch or getting onto the online banking here are some things to consider. Firstly, will doing this without warning to your former partner potentially blow up any goodwill between [...]
Telling your children you’re splitting up is going to be one of the hardest conversations a family can have. The younger the children are, the more confusing it can be. But there are experts out there with the right advice. Firstly, children do need to be told their parents are separating – they do [...]
Deciding to separate from your spouse or partner is an emotional decision, and deciding where you are going to live is an added layer of stress. With the current rental crisis, many couples are choosing to separate but remain under the one roof – this could be for a short time of only a [...]
If your matter is in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, then there will be information disclosed in the proceedings in relation to children and/or financial matters that you naturally do not want disclosed to third parties. Section 121 of the Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) had provided protection to litigants by making [...]
For some couples, expanding their family to include children is a long and difficult process. It can be physically, emotionally, and financially arduous, and it raises the question – should IVF treatments be considered by the courts when determining a property settlement? Courts take into consideration contributions to the relationship that are both financial [...]
Navigating different parenting styles is a familiar challenge for most couples. But when parents go their separate ways, those differences are highlighted more than ever and can lead to conflict. One mum recently had a question about what kind of activities her ex-husband could do with their seven-year-old daughter, of whom they shared custody. [...]
Sorting out financial obligations in the wake of separation and divorce can be complicated, and as interest rates continue to rise, repayments on a home you’re no longer living in can be stressful. Essentially, if you and your ex are the registered owners of a property, it’s likely you’re joint account holders of the [...]
The Easter school holidays are fast approaching – will the time bring sweet treats for your family or leave a bitter aftertaste? It can be a tricky time for separated families, but your children are looking to you to set an example. So, what can separated parents do to make the holidays easier for [...]
