Welcome to our Sydney Mills Oakley Family Law Newsletter for August 2024.

*This newsletter was edited by Lawyer, Shannon Jenkin

Below we provide you with the latest updates on our team, recent developments in family law and links to interesting articles and case law in the family law arena.

Inside our August 2024 Edition

1. Kids say the darndest things – Child Inclusive Mediation, Parenting Co-ordination and Family Reports
2. Navigating Spousal Maintenance in an Era of Rising Inflation
3. Client Testimonials

“Kids say the darndest things – Child Inclusive Mediation, Parenting Co-ordination and Family Reports”

As society evolves and the expectations of parenting shifts across generations and cultures, family lawyers find themselves navigating the complexities of new technologies, tools, ideas, and dispute resolution methods designed to address family separation, dysfunction and conflict.

The Mills Oakley Family Law Sydney Team are proud to announce that, on Thursday 5 September 2024 our team will be hosting the Robes & Rose CPD Series. This session will delve into the cutting-edge world of parenting disputes.

The panel will consist of our very own Associate and Parenting Co-ordinator, Antonia Marran, and Team Leader, Susan Warda as chair. They will be joined by Bianca Roche-Bolger, Mediator/FDRP of The Mediation Collective and Dr Catherine Boland, Clinical Psychologist and Principal at The Relationspace.

The event will take place from 5:30pm on 5 September 2024 at our Mills Oakley office. Refreshments will be available. Please join us for an insightful discussion on the future of parenting disputes.

RSVP by 2 September 2024 to [email protected].

Navigating Spousal Maintenance in an Era of Rising Inflation

In recent years the costs of living has increased exponentially due to inflation, impacting many parts of everyday life, including spousal maintenance. As essential goods and services become more expensive, a fixed maintenance amount that was once ordered or agreed upon, may no longer be adequate to meet the recipient’s needs.

In this article, our Lawyer, Shannon Jenkin, outlines what spousal maintenance is and how inflation continues to affect the financial responsibilities arising following divorce or separation.

To read the article, click here.

Client Testimonials

We work hard to ensure the best possible outcomes for our client’s, and we value the feedback we receive every day. Here’s a snapshot of what some of our client’s said this month:

“I’m so appreciative of all your efforts you put on this case. And thank you again for your professional and powerful guidance.” [to Partner, Susan Warda and Lawyer, Shannon Jenkin]

“Your wisdom and advice has not fallen on deaf ears. Thank you once again.” [to Partner, Carly Mirza-Price]

“God is amazing and so great! Still cannot believe it after over 3 years! What a huge relief to all of us. Thank you so much for all your support.” [to Partner, Susan Warda and Lawyer, Shannon Jenkin]

“I know it was a push at short notice and first day back. Really appreciate having you help me through this.” [to Partner, Susan Warda]

Contact Us

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