Yesterday, Daniel Andrews declared a State of Disaster in Victoria, with Melbourne moving to stage 4 restrictions and the rest of the state to stage 3, to try and contain the spread of COVID-19. The most significant restrictions include: The implementation of a curfew from 8pm to 5am (which came into effect yesterday). During those times, … Read more
“There is so much confusion at the moment. We are facing school closures, work closures, and potential exposure to the virus. What does this mean for my parenting arrangements?” One of the most common questions I have been asked by my clients, is this: is a forced lock down, considered to be part of the … Read more
For many families, Christmas is a happy time of year. But for those who may be newly separated, it can be a time of heartbreak. This leads to the very important question – who gets the children at Christmas? Shared arrangements For young children, Christmas Eve and Christmas morning are full of excitement waiting for Santa, … Read more
Relationship breakdowns are never easy, and when children are involved, matters can become fraught. It’s crucial that parenting arrangements are carefully considered and documented as soon as possible after separation. On JOY Law, we talked about: emotional burdens you face when dealing with the breakdown of your relationship; co-parenting post-separation; the importance of written agreements … Read more
