Many couples separate on good terms, which is great. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult, however putting differences aside to move forward can be beneficial, particularly where children are concerned. Ex-partners who remain on good terms may choose to...Read More
The merged courts are now named ‘The Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia.’ The merged court system has established new rules harmonising the pre-existing rules of the previously separate courts but these new rules also introduce some changes to practice,...Read More
Families and money can sometimes be a volatile combination. That is never more so than when divorces and Wills are concerned. When is an inheritance an asset for family law purposes? The simple answer is “almost always”. But the answer is not always simple. In a...Read More
It is often possible to reach family law property settlements through negotiation, without the need to attend Court. Negotiations can be formally documented through a binding financial agreement or by making an application for consent orders. As a last resort, either...Read More
