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Business & Career

6 Family Situations When it is a Wise Call to Contact a Lawyer

June 29, 2024

Navigating family dynamics can be challenging, and sometimes these challenges necessitate legal intervention. Knowing when to contact a lawyer can prevent small issues from escalating into significant problems. Here are six family situations where seeking legal advice is a prudent decision. 1. Divorce and Separation Divorce and separation are emotionally taxing events that often involve complex legal processes. Hiring a lawyer ensures that your interests are protected throughout the proceedings. A lawyer can help you understand your rights, negotiate fair terms for property division, and address child custody and support issues. Without proper legal guidance, you might agree to terms…

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Business & Career

Meet Maggie Orman

January 23, 2024

Orman Solicitors is a boutique law firm providing quality, expert legal advice in Family Law and Wills and Estate Planning. Established by Maggie Orman in 2008, the firm has offices in Sydney and Wagga and Maggie juggles her time, balancing career and being a busy working mum.  We caught up with Maggie to hear why she became a Family lawyer and what advice she can give to separating couples.   Meet Maggie Orman Maggie comes from a rural background and originally studied agriculture gaining experience as a wool classer and shearing contractor. However, she was drawn to a career that could…

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Parenting

Your First Meeting with a Family Lawyer.

November 7, 2023

Often, people feel a sense of confusion and become overwhelmed in making future decisions in parenting and/or property matters after separation. Whether it’s formalising an amicable agreement between you and your former spouse or a more complex matter that requires assistance, seeking advice from an experienced Family Law Practitioner is paramount to achieving a practical, timely, and informed resolution.  When making the call to speak with one of our experienced legal practitioners, we will arrange an appointment with you to discuss your matter in further detail. This meeting can be in person or we can arrange an online call if…

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Business & Career

Family mediation for separated couples

July 19, 2023

When separated couples are considering attending mediation to resolve their family law dispute, the two most important initial issues for them to consider are, firstly, whether their situation is suitable for mediation and, secondly, if so, choosing the right mediator. Not all people’s circumstances are suitable for mediation.  For example, if there was family violence during the relationship, if there is a significant power imbalance between the parties, or if the parties have a history of poor communication, it might be that mediation is unsuitable to their situation. If you are unsure whether your situation is suitable for mediation, you…

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