Family Law Blogs
Divorce and property settlements can be challenging, especially regarding the division of assets. One issue that often arises is the hiding of assets by one party in an attempt to receive
A person who starts a de facto relationship with a person who already has children does not ordinarily have a legal obligation to support those children, except in special circumstances
This term refers to the separation of couples in the later stages of life, typically occurring after the age of 50. One of the primary concerns in grey divorces revolves around financial
Property settlement is the process by which the husband and wife’s assets, liabilities, and financial resources are divided or distributed following a separation or divorce.
When families go through a separation, ensuring the well-being and financial security of the children involved is paramount, and one tool available to parents in Australia is the Binding
Quite often, especially in long-term relationships, there is a tendency for a financial ‘web’ to exist between you and your former partner – whether it’s a jointly-owned home
It seems to be a common cliché played out in American media: the ex won’t sign the divorce papers as a way to drag out the process because a divorce cannot occur unless
If you and your former spouse or partner have obtained orders by consent about property settlement or division, and either of your circumstances have changed, or you
In a significant legislative shift, the Australian federal parliament has passed amendments to the Family Law Act that will transform the handling of children’s cases.
Property settlement plays a pivotal role in the dissolution of relationships. Circumstances may arise where property settlements occur outside of the prescribed timeframe.
The timeline begins when you first submit your divorce application to the Court and extends until a Divorce Order is made and comes into force. However, complications can arise
Just like married couples, if you are in a de facto relationship and subsequently break up, you are entitled to make a claim for property settlement and spousal maintenance from your former