The breakdown of a relationship is often a consequence of a loss of trust between the parties which can…
Step Parents’ Post Separation Rights!
Many Step Parents establish strong bonds with their step children during their relationship with the biological parent of the…
Nullity or Divorce
Nullity and Divorce are quite different. Divorce is the dissolving of a valid marriage following a period of at…
Capital Gains Tax – the sleeper in Family Law property settlements
Negotiating a Family Law Property Settlement involves calculating many elements including the contributions made by each party to the…
Making an Urgent Application for Parenting Orders
Often a party to a family law dispute involving children can find themselves in the situation where it’s necessary…
Are you entitled to Spousal Maintenance?
If you’ve separated from your spouse or de facto partner and are unable to work due to illness, having…
Family Trusts in Matrimonial Property Disputes
Increased powers under the Family Law Act have enabled courts to extend their reach to ensure that property which…
What is the role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer in the Family Court?
It is often perceived that a child is the unheard party in a Family Law Parenting but this is…
Parenting Orders – What can happen if they are breached?
What is a parenting order? A parenting order is a set of orders made by a court about parenting…
Care needs to be taken with “Prenups”
A Financial Agreement is a contract that sets out how your property and assets will be divided when your…