Separation is tough at the best of times, but can be even more emotional and messy when another party gets involved. The court is not concerned with infidelity or whether this was the cause of the breakdown of the relationship. However, there are some situations where infidelity could become relevant in a property settlement matter. Read More
Separating parties often take lengthy periods to attempt to resolve property settlement disputes. Significant problems can arise when people fail to formalise arrangements for property settlement which may place new wealth you acquire after you’ve separated at risk of being divided partly to your spouse by a Court. Read More
A recent amendment to the Family Law Act 1975 means that a parent who abducts their child internationally could be imprisoned for up to 3 years. Read More
The separation of celebrity super-couple Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth has flooded the news in the last few weeks. The pair will likely need to divide their assets. This blog explains the division of assets in short term relationships. Read More
What happens if my partner and I reconcile after having final orders for property made by the Court? Read More
In law, de facto relationships have been provided with the same rights as married people. Therefore, there are some important things to be aware of if you are in a de facto relationship. Read More
