It should be the season of happiness, family and all that jazz, but the Christmas period can see many relationships pushed to the brink. School is out, and family time isn’t optional. Rather than address the issues at hand, many couples choose to see out the holidays and deal with their relationship in the new…
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When you make the decision to say ‘I do’, wondering how it may affect your will and your estate in the future probably isn’t at the forefront of your mind. However, marriage can have a huge impact on your will, regardless of the duration or nature of the union. When does marriage affect your will?…
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Settlements during divorce usually revolve around the distribution of any assets in the family home. Part of the decision of how to split these assets is based on direct and indirect financial and non-financial contributions made by the couple. The outcome depends on specific considerations which change from case to case. The Courts will take…
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As a beneficiary of a will, you are likely to have gone through a loss that has taken its toll on your emotions. When a will is contested, it can make an already devastating situation even more upsetting and confusing. Contesting or Disputing a will is when everyone involved agrees that the Will is valid,…
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When two parents separate, arrangements must be made for the present and future needs of any children from the relationship under 18 years of age, which can include: With whom the child should live The time a child will spend with each parent The parental responsibility allocated to each parent The amount paid for child…
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Family Law litigation aims to determine how each party conducts itself lawfully after a family separation. This often has to go through the Federal Circuit Court (or Family Court for some more serious and complex cases) due to a breakdown in relationships, or a battle over custody, finances or assets. Before any party can commence…
Read MoreFollowing the dissolution of a long term marriage or relationship, as family lawyers, we see time and time again one spouse claiming that because they were the primary ‘breadwinner’ or financial contributor, they should be entitled to a greater percentage when it comes to a division of the matrimonial asset pool. A recent matter –…
Read MoreThere has been much discussion over recent months in relation to the depths of involvement the Family Law Courts are being asked to take in litigation of family law proceedings. A father, with equal shared parental responsibility, filed an application before the Federal Circuit Court seeking orders the mother of their child ensures that the…
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Our client, the father of three young children, had final orders in place for only one year before the mother began breaching them. Not only did the mother not send the children to spend time with our client but she also made very serious allegations about him to the Police and FACS. Our client was…
Read MoreGoing through a separation with your partner can be a very stressful time, more so if there are children involved. It is vital that you seek out support within your community to help you through this challenging time and expert advice from a lawyer specialising in Family Law. You will have to make hard yet…
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