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 [...]
If you and your ex-partner have reached an agreement with respect to your property and parenting matters, you can retain a lawyer in Brisbane or Gold Coast to draft the documents for you. At Caldwell Family Lawyers, we offer a fixed fee to draft Orders and can usually produce them [...]
Tips for Negotiating Your Property Settlement: Make sure you remain calm and respectful when negotiating your property settlement. It will go a long way to being able to resolve your matter if you stay on task and keep a business-like approach as much as possible. Here Are 10 Practical Steps [...]
Negotiating with your ex-partner about your property settlement can be a great way to reach an amicable agreement, and to reduce your need to incur legal costs. Some couples find discussing who gets what in the property settlement causes conflict. Other couples are easily able to negotiate who gets what [...]
If you have more assets than your partner, then the simple answer is yes! Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) parties who live as a couple for a period of twenty four months or more are considered de facto. De facto couples are subject to the same laws with [...]
