For those of us whose “family” includes a furry friend, they can often be forgotten when we discuss our own mortality. However, unlike humans, pets cannot directly inherit any assets. Under Australian domestic law, they are considered to be property and can therefore be given...
You need to be aware that once you start spending significant time with a new partner, you are leaving yourself open to the risk that your relationship may later be classified as a ‘de facto relationship’. ...
Do you know the difference between Property Orders and Maintenance Orders? The following infographic helps to explain the difference....
Property orders, maintenance orders, what's the diference and does it matter? Yes, there is a difference and yes it does matter. ...
The following is an infographic explaining the phrase Duty of Disclosure....
What is the duty of disclosure and what happens if a party to a family law proceeding fails to provide full and frank disclosure? The obligation to make full and frank disclosure in family law proceedings is fundamental to the exercise of jurisdiction in both parenting...
What is Legal Professional Privilege? All communications between a client and their lawyer will remain confidential and are protected by Legal Professional Privilege (“LPP”). LPP applies where the central purpose of the communication is the giving or receiving…...
Commonly, clients want to ensure that what they tell their lawyer is confidential. Communications between a client and their lawyer will remain confidential and are protected by Legal Professional Privilege ("LPP"). LPP applies where the central purpose of the communication is the giving or receiving of...
When parties separate, they will usually commence a property settlement to divide the assets of their relationship. The first step in the family law property settlement process is to determine the net pool of assets available for distribution between the parties. ...
In some parenting matters, an Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) will be appointed by the court to represent a child’s best interests. The role of the ICL is set out in the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). However, they must ensure that any views of...