DO YOU WANT TO RESOLVE YOUR FAMILY LAW MATTER WITHOUT GOING TO COURT? DO YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM AN UGLY PARENTAL BATTLE? DO YOU WANT TO MAINTAIN A RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR EX-PARTNER? DO YOU WANT TO AVOID EXCESSIVE LEGAL FEES?...
How does the Court treat money given to me from my parents? Money given by a parent or family member is treated differently in Family Law property settlement depending on whether the money was given as a gift or a loan....
The Christmas holiday period often places additional pressure on families who are going through separation. Our Family Law team has come up with the following New Year’s Resolutions for those couples who are going through separation....
We all love to share our lives on different social media platforms. It’s not uncommon for people to post revealing information or photographs on these public forums. Unfortunately, depending on what information you share, posting on social media can potentially do more harm than good....
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...
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...
At what age can my children choose who they live with, and/or choose how often they see the other parent? At what age can a child’s views be more influential than that of their parents?...