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Adopting my stepchildren

I knew that the moment I married by wife I was also taking on her children. Their father has been absent for a few years, and I want them to know that they are my children as well no matter what happens. Their father is fine with us going ahead with formalising the adoption, so I'm glad to think that we can make it official that we are a family and we will be together no matter what. Our lawyer is helping us work through the formalities of the adoption. This blog is all about stepparent adoption in Australia and will be useful for blended families.

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Three Ways a Child Custody Lawyer Helps Win Pet Custody

Posted on 29 November 2021

With over 29 million pets in Australia, it is safe to say that pets are an integral part of Australian households. In fact, pets are considered part of the family and are treated as such. Unfortunately, pet owners do not usually consider pet rights during separation or divorce. The only time divorcing partners discuss pet issues is when the process is over. Notably, it is crucial to understand that no partner has authority over a shared pet. [Read More]

2 Situations That Might Be Hard to Manoeuvre Without the Family Lawyer's Help

Posted on 19 March 2021

Any case involving family law can be quite challenging if you have no adequate legal knowledge. Generally, family laws are complicated, and you'll need the interpretation of a professional family lawyer to understand them.  Without the help of a lawyer, the stress and anxiety of settling disputes with your loved ones combined with the pressure of attending court sessions can be overwhelming. It prompts many people to give up on such cases. [Read More]