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Omicron and Parenting Plans for separated homes and blended families

Parker Coles Curtis — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:15:20 +0000

After holding our breath for several days, the ACT Government has announced Canberra students will be returning to school as planned, but with additional testing and health measures to...

A lawyer tells us which childrens’ books can help kids cope with separation, change and anxiety

Parker Coles Curtis — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:10:56 +0000

Navigating the family law system and the day-to-day logistics of separation are some of the many obstacles you’ll overcome after your relationship breaks down. But getting there isn’t always...

COVID-19 vaccinations and family law

Parker Coles Curtis — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 19:00:17 +0000

What happens when parents are unable to reach an agreement about whether their child should receive the COVID-19 vaccination? Recently, the Australian Government opened access to the Pfizer vaccination to...

What you need to know about COVID-19 lockdown and co-parenting for separated families

Parker Coles Curtis — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:00:36 +0000

Well, lockdown hit hard and fast didn’t it? It was a rude shock after months of no cases here in Canberra. Naturally, during periods of uncertainty and upheaval such as lockdown, many...

Did you know there is a Home Buyer Concession Scheme for separated couples?

Parker Coles Curtis — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:10:20 +0000

Property buyers going through a separation could potentially access stamp duty exemptions. This is especially relevant for people worried about the challenges of buying a property after separation—and the mandatory...

De facto or De fact-no? How do I know if I’m in a de facto relationship?

Parker Coles Curtis — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:10:07 +0000

How do you know if you’re in a legally significant de facto relationship? What does de facto even mean? We asked Parker Coles Curtis Lawyers for the low down. You’ve...

How the COVID lockdown highlighted the need for a ‘family violence toolkit’

Parker Coles Curtis — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:10:50 +0000

Nearly 10% of Australian women in domestic relationships suffered family violence during the pandemic last year. This is a sobering statistic, especially in the afterglow of International Women’s Day. The lockdowns...

A lawyer tells us five things you need to know to boost the success of family law mediation

Parker Coles Curtis — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:10:33 +0000

With 10 years as the Registrar at the Family Court helping people solve family law disputes, Debra Parker of Family Law Firm Parker Coles Curtis is a household name when it comes...