Binding Financial Agreements
15 Dec Binding Financial Agreements
Under what circumstances would a Binding Financial Agreement be set aside? ...
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When can the court set aside a binding financial agreement?
13 Dec When can the court set aside a binding financial agreement?
A Binding Financial Agreement (“BFA”), commonly known as a ‘prenup’, is an agreement entered into by parties to a relationship. A BFA sets out how the parties’ financial affairs and property will be dealt with in the event their relationship breakdowns. It is important to...
The Families in Australia Survey
06 Dec The Families in Australia Survey
How is your family faring in 2021? The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is running the Families in Australia Survey, the fourth survey in the series, which began in 2020....
Vaccinations, Children and the Court
22 Nov Vaccinations, Children and the Court
Undoubtedly, the COVD-19 world we live in has raised many difficult questions for individuals and families alike. First and foremost, whether or not to get the jab is a hotly debated topic. But what happens if parents disagree about vaccinating their children?...
Domestic Financial Abuse
08 Nov Domestic Financial Abuse
Domestic Financial abuse is a form of family violence in which one partner attempts to exercise power and control over their spouse by limiting their access to finances and dictating the terms on which money is to be spent. It often happens alongside other types...
A New Family Law Court
01 Nov A New Family Law Court
From 1 September 2021 the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia merged into a new amalgamated court now known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”)....
How does the timing of a separation impact on an inheritance?
18 Oct How does the timing of a separation impact on an inheritance?
If your marriage or relationship is on the rocks and you are deciding as to whether to separate from your spouse, and are concerned as to the effect on your inheritance, then here is some advice which you ought to consider in making your decision...
Will I have to pay my ex’s legal costs?
27 Sep Will I have to pay my ex’s legal costs?
The general rule in relation to costs in family law matters is outlined in section 117(1) of the Family Law Act 1975, which states that each party to a proceeding shall pay their own legal costs. This is the starting point for all applications that...
How Are Loans Made by Parents to Children Treated When They Divorce?
20 Sep How Are Loans Made by Parents to Children Treated When They Divorce?
Many parents wish to help their adult children financially throughout their lifetime, for example by advancing money to fund a deposit to buy their first home. These advances are rarely documented. But what happens to that money if the adult child subsequently separates or...
Infographic-The Family Law Appointment Process
15 Sep Infographic-The Family Law Appointment Process
Have you ever wondered what is involved in meeting with one of our Family Law Solicitors? This should help to demystify the process for you....