Clients who expect to receive an inheritance often ask us whether it will be relevant to determining property settlement matters with their former spouse. The answer will depend on the ...
Clients who expect to receive an inheritance often ask us whether it will be relevant to determining property settlement matters with their former spouse. The answer will depend on the facts of each matter, but an inheritance that is expected to be received in the very near future will be,
Deciding who keeps the family dog when a relationship ends, can be an extremely sensitive issue. It is inconceivable to some that their ex-spouse will keep the beloved fur-baby after they separate. Many people will spend as much time and money arguing about the family pet as they do with
Strict time limits apply to formalising property settlement matters, whether you have been in a de facto relationship or if you were married.
You might have recently seen the sad tale of Richard Zelasko, a man who celebrated winning $30 million in a US lotto draw after being separated from his wife for more than two years (his ticket cost him only $1).
Social scientists tell us that separating from a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences in life. With this comes emotional distress and uncertainty about the future.
Most people think that, after their relationship ends, they will end up in court arguing about parenting or property matters. However, where parties can agree about property settlement or parenting matters, there is no need to go to court. All matters can be resolved by way of written agreements.
Despite the media frenzy, did the recent High Court decision, which named a sperm donor the legal father of a child, actually change how we define a parent in modern families?
If you and your former partner cannot agree on parenting arrangements for your children, you will need to go to a special type of mediation called Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) before either of you can apply to the Federal Circuit and Family Court.
Valuation of the assets is the second vital step in a five step process that the family law courts apply (and expect separated couples to be guided by if they are wisely negotiating an agreement outside of court) to determine their financial entitlements at the end of a marriage or
Separated parents frequently disagree about their contributions towards their child’s private school fees. A parent’s obligation to contribute to fees in part depends on their intention at the time the child was first enrolled, which is often prior to separation. To minimise future disputes, schools should ensure their enrolment forms
‘Divorce Monday’ is the name given to the first Monday back at work after the Christmas holidays. Precious holiday ‘together time’ invariably pushes many couples to the point of no return. If this describes your experience, you are not alone – even one of the richest couples in the world
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