On 27 March 2021, under new laws, domestic violence victim-survivors and their companion animals will have greater protections from abuse....
On 17 February 2021 the Senate passed the proposed Family Law Merger bill despite strong opposition by many of the stakeholders involved in Family Law....
The changes effected to our Family Law system back in 2006 have had a huge impact on the approach to child care arrangements in separated families, but have also been largely misunderstood....
We regularly hear about Fathers who worry about their chances of being treated fairly in the Family Court system. Whether right or wrong, the Courts have long carried the stigma of being biased against Fathers when it comes to parenting orders because Mother’s are traditionally...
Clients will often ask us ‘How much Child Support am I entitled to?’ or ‘How much Child Support should I be paying to my ex?’ How much Child Support you are entitled to receive, or you are required to pay, will depend upon your circumstances. The...
As we are fast approaching the ‘Silly Season’, we need to seriously think about taking care of ourselves and our children at Christmas! Emotions are often high at Christmas and especially so for separated families. Here are some of our Top Tips:...
We don’t really own much, but my ex has a large superannuation entitlement when he retires. Can it be divided? Superannuation was always something that needed to be taken into account in working out a Family Law division. It was classified previously as a financial resource....
Capital Gains Tax and Family Law Property Settlement – is it a Liability to be taken into consideration in Family Law Matters or not? When calculating the value of the assets available for division between parties, the court may take into consideration any capital gains tax...
WHAT IS THE TIME LIMIT FOR FAMILY LAW PROPERTY SETTLEMENTS? When discussing family law property settlements many clients are unsure if they need to be divorced before they can have their property settlement and whether there are time limits to finalise their property settlement....
The financial impact of COVID 19 pandemic has been felt by all Australians in some way. For couples who are going through the process of separation or are struggling with the impacts of a domestically violent relationship, the impact of COVID 19 can be significantly...