In many Family Law property settlements, the value of the matrimonial home is often a contentious issue which arises. The family home is the most precious asset which many Australians own. The current strength of the Sydney property market has resulted in significant growth in housing...
There has been a nationwide effort to criminalise coercive control since the tragic murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children Laianah, 6, Aaliyah, 4, & Trey, 3, at the hands of her estranged husband Rowan Baxter, in Queensland on 19 February 2020 when he...
One of the primary objectives of the Court in parenting matters is to determine what the best interests of the children are and to make orders to that effect. In some circumstances, a Court will appoint an Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) to your matter. An...
After a marriage or relationship breaks down, the issue of whether to stay in the family home or leave is a hotly contested issue. This is especially emotive when children are involved. Finances are tight and may not stretch comfortably, or even at all, across...
The short answer to this question is 'yes' it could be categorised as a 'De Facto Relationship' if it meets the criteria set out below. Therefore, you need to be aware that once you start spending significant time with a new partner, you are leaving yourself...
You should try and deal with your own emotions first and avoid letting your emotions get in the way of making decisions. Naturally, going through a separation is a very emotional and difficult time for clients. Try and treat your settlement as a ‘civil business-like...
What is Collaborative Practice? Collaborative Practice is a voluntary dispute resolution method of resolving family law issues without recourse to court litigation....
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....