Author: quirky-curran

Could spending most nights with my partner potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship-even if we haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?

21 Feb Could spending most nights with my partner potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship-even if we haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?

Posted at 15:32h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Could spending most nights with my girlfriend potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship with her-even if we haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?...

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Propery Orders V Maintenance Orders

16 Feb Propery Orders V Maintenance Orders

Posted at 14:23h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Do you know the difference between Property Orders and Maintenance Orders? The following infographic helps to explain the difference....

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Property orders, maintenance orders, what’s the difference and does it matter?

14 Feb Property orders, maintenance orders, what’s the difference and does it matter?

Posted at 11:52h in Uncategorized by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Property orders, maintenance orders, what's the diference and does it matter? Yes, there is a difference and yes it does matter. ...

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What is Duty of Disclosure?

09 Feb What is Duty of Disclosure?

Posted at 13:00h in Commercial & Property Law, Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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The following is an infographic explaining the phrase Duty of Disclosure....

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Duty of Disclosure

07 Feb Duty of Disclosure

Posted at 10:24h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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What is the duty of disclosure and what happens if a party to a family law proceeding fails to provide full and frank disclosure? The obligation to make full and frank disclosure in family law proceedings is fundamental to the exercise of jurisdiction in both parenting...

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What is Legal Professional Privilege

02 Feb What is Legal Professional Privilege

Posted at 12:45h in Commercial & Property Law, Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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What is Legal Professional Privilege? All communications between a client and their lawyer will remain confidential and are protected by Legal Professional Privilege (“LPP”). LPP applies where the central purpose of the communication is the giving or receiving…...

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Confidentiality

01 Feb Confidentiality

Posted at 10:01h in Uncategorized by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Commonly, clients want to ensure that what they tell their lawyer is confidential. Communications between a client and their lawyer will remain confidential and are protected by Legal Professional Privilege ("LPP"). LPP applies where the central purpose of the communication is the giving or receiving of...

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The impact of increasing house prices on family law matters

24 Jan The impact of increasing house prices on family law matters

Posted at 13:49h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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When parties separate, they will usually commence a property settlement to divide the assets of their relationship. The first step in the family law property settlement process is to determine the net pool of assets available for distribution between the parties. ...

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What are the main functions of an Independant Children’s Lawyer?

19 Jan What are the main functions of an Independant Children’s Lawyer?

Posted at 10:48h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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What are the main functions of an independant children's lawyer?...

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The Role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer in Parenting Proceedings

17 Jan The Role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer in Parenting Proceedings

Posted at 10:34h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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In some parenting matters, an Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) will be appointed by the court to represent a child’s best interests. The role of the ICL is set out in the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). However, they must ensure that any views of...

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