You are now single, and there are loads of decisions you are going to need to make during this transition period. These decisions are important — they will shape your future and the future of your children. You need to be able to make clear decisions that are free from [...]
Depending on your financial circumstances, this can be either straightforward or very complicated. And there are many aspects to this in family law. For the purposes of this chapter, I am only delving into what to do initially, straight after separation. In the chapters to come, I will discuss what [...]
There are two ways in which you can finalise how you are going to divide your property and how to create a peaceful property settlement. These are: • Final Court Orders, either by consent or court-ordered; or • Binding Financial Agreement. Final Court Orders You can get Court Orders [...]
The truth is that, in many cases, people going through a separation don’t need to retain a family lawyer to run their case. You may be surprised to hear that from a family lawyer, but it is true. Your family law legal issues, whether it is property division or parenting, [...]
Separating from your spouse may impact your family dynamic which may involve children or fur family members, such as the family dog or cat. Although we may treat our fur family members as a child, in the family law context, managing what will happen with the family pet is dealt [...]
A personal injury claim may form part of a property pool despite the injury being suffered prior to the relationship, during the relationship or post-separation. The personal injury claim will include components such as previous and future economic loss, care for the injured party which will be detailed in a [...]
If you are going through a separation or divorce, you may be wondering what type of property is included in the property pool for division. Often people think that the house that they own is the only property asset that is dealt with in family law, but this could not be [...]
The four step process is outlined in the Family Law Act and is the exercise undertaken by family law Courts in determining what, if any, property adjustment is required between parties following separation is referred to as a four-step process. Put simply, the four-step process provides for an analysis of [...]
Going to Court for your family law matter can be costly, time-consuming, and stressful. Therefore, it is usually beneficial to settle before commencing Court proceedings so you can move forward with your life sooner with clarity and certainty. Settling Your Family Law Matter There are various ways you can settle [...]
Around the time of separation, it can be really difficult to know who stays and who goes. It is important to know your rights and obligations at this difficult and uncertain time. Everyone’s circumstances are different and it is important that you are both as practical as possible, however often [...]
