Initial contributions in family law property settlements
A property settlement is an important step in the separation of a de-facto or married couple. A formal property settlement … Read more
Family Law
Including amicable and litigious property and children’s matters
What is the Airport Watchlist?
The Airport Watchlist (also known as the Family Law Watchlist) is a system maintained by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) … Read more
Family law mediation for property settlements
Separated couples can use family law mediation (also known as divorce mediation) to divide their property and to resolve all … Read more
WHAT IS A LITIGATION GUARDIAN?
The court appoints a litigation guardian when a litigant lacks the capacity to instruct their lawyer, either because they are … Read more
What is a constructive trust?
A Court may impose a constructive trust where inequitable or unconscionable conduct occurs which is not dependent on any terms … Read more
Family Law Consent Orders
Family law Consent Orders are made by the court following the breakdown of a relationship. Their main goal is to … Read more
Costs Orders in Family Law
The general rule for costs in Family Law matters is that each party bears their own costs (Family Law Act … Read more
Enforcing Family Law Financial Orders
Financial orders made by a court are binding and enforceable and must be complied with. This article outlines ways of … Read more
Subpoenas and Family Law
When information is needed for the purposes of legal proceedings, a party may issue a subpoena requiring a third party … Read more
Service of documents in Family Law matters
All documents filed with a court must be served on all other parties to the proceedings. Service of initiating documents … Read more
