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TROPIC • LEGAL

Keep calm and

carry on

ADVICE
As our country grapples with matter could make matters worse. not make time with children conditional
COVID-19, so does the family Property divisions are subject to time on the other parent producing a medical
certificate.
limits which could expire if you leave it
law system, as Cairns Family too late.
Law Group explains.
GET UPDATED VALUATIONS
IT’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO Superannuation funds and share
MEDIATE portfolios everywhere have taken a huge
While the family court prioritises its hit. It is important that the property
urgent parenting disputes, a mediation is being divided between couples reflect the
an excellent way to resolve both parenting current value. Ask your superannuation
and property matters. It is also more cost fund for an updated valuation.
effective. Lawyer-assisted mediations If in doubt
have a high success rate. It is an attractive DON’T USE COVID-19 AS AN EXCUSE
way to avoid the delays and costs NOT TO COMPLY WITH PARENTING Seek advice from a family lawyer.
associated with the court process. ORDERS For Cairns Family Law Group,

We have seen some parents insist on it is business as usual. We are
DON’T DELAY the other parent providing a medical continuing to be available to our
We have been told that COVID-19 is here certificate before they can see their clients and take on new enquiries
through our offices in Innisfail
for the long haul. Think anywhere from children. Unless there is a risk to the and Cairns and online at
six to nine months. Delaying the finality child due to a parent showing clear www.cairnsfamilylawgroup.com.au
of your property division or parenting symptoms of the virus, parents should

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