The Family Law Act requires parents to make a genuine attempt to resolve disputes regarding arrangements for their children through Family Dispute Resolution (FDR). However, in circumstances where there is a history of family violence or children are at risk of harm parents may be...
The process of separation from your partner and divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. Breaking the news of your separation to children can be an extremely distressing process and due to the heightened emotions, it is important that you choose your words carefully...
When we are preparing our clients for mediation it is important that we ask them a number of questions to ensure that they are ready. Some of those questions include: Why haven’t you been able to settle this matter by yourselves? What would help this...
We often recommend to clients that they consider mediation and or arbitration to resolve their matters rather than going to Court. When our Courts are poorly funded and resourced, it is important to consider the risks if you choose the litigation path. Those risks were...
Merridy Elphick Lawyers is based in the central business district of Newcastle, NSW. With an excess of 40 years’ experience in all areas of family law, our team of professionals strive for excellence in our craft.
