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
Family Law
Including amicable and litigious property and children’s matters
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
Pre-action procedures before filing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Before taking your property or parenting issue to court, you must fulfil family law requirements known as the “pre-action procedures”. … Read more
GIFTS AND LOANS IN FAMILY LAW
It is becoming increasingly common for parents (and other family members) to give de facto or married partners financial support … Read more
