Methods of business valuation in Family Law matters
When a relationship breaks down, valuing a business can be one of the most high-stakes and complex aspects of a … Read more
Family Law
Including amicable and litigious property and children’s matters
Inheritance disputes and property settlements
What’s mine is yours There is a common misconception that, when a couple separates, if one party has received an … Read more
Financial Agreements
Financial Agreement is the term the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) uses for Pre-nuptial agreements (pre-nups), Post-nuptial … Read more
Who pays expenses after separation?
One of the biggest considerations when parties separate is who will pay the mortgage and other expenses in the period … Read more
Expert Witnesses and Reports in Family Law
Expert witnesses engaged during in Family Law proceedings are specialists who examine and provide insights on factual or opinion-based inquiries … Read more
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
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
