Can I force my ex-partner to move out the house? Ultimately, it will depend on the circumstances of your case. If the home is in joint names, you both have a right to occupy the property. ...
One of the questions that many family law clients will often ask me, when considering a separation is – Should I stay, or should I go?...
The purpose of an AVO is to protect a person from violence, including stalking, intimidation or harassment. ...
The purpose of an AVO is to protect a person from violence, including stalking, intimidation or harassment. Any person who is or has been the victim of violence and has a reasonable fear to believe that this behaviour will continue, can apply for an Avo....
Many of us have watched those scenes in movies and TV shows, where an unsuspecting character arrives on a bike, pulls a letter from a pizza box and belts out “you’ve been served”. While it doesn’t happen like this in real life (well, not always), being...
In our previous aged care article we looked at the costs of care for those with high means (assets above $178,839.20). What about those with a lower level of assets? How can they afford Aged Care? Residents with low or moderate means will have...
We appreciate the troublesome times parties are facing with the increase to the cost of living. Here are some helpful tips on helping you save on legal costs in Family Law Matters...
Relationship breakdowns are a time of enormous financial stress for most families, especially those with children. The joint finances which have supported one household must now be stretched over two – often with some help from the Government in the form of increased Family Tax...
With respect to property and financial matters, the Court has a duty to make orders that “as far as practicable…will finally determine the financial relationships between the parties”....
With respect to property and financial matters, the Court has a duty to make orders that “as far as practicable…will finally determine the financial relationships between the parties”. However, once orders have been made to finally determine a party’s property interests, the Court still...