CGT Rollover Relief in Family Law Property settlements
Capital Gains Tax Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) is payable pursuant to the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (“ITAA”) on the … Read more
Family Law
Including amicable and litigious property and children’s matters
How is an Inheritance treated in a Family Law Property Settlement?
Will the Court give me back what I put in? An inheritance is not a protected asset in family law … Read more
How do I Split my Super as part of a Family Law Property Settlement?
What are the superannuation splitting laws? The Family Law Act treats superannuation as if it were property, although it differs … Read more
Relocation with children after separation
When — if ever — is it appropriate to move to a new city, a new state, or even overseas … Read more
Can an AVO affect parenting arrangements (NSW)?
When an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is made, safety is the immediate focus. But if children are involved, how are … Read more
Are Financial Agreements Enforceable?
Financial Agreements offer a way to formalise financial arrangements when a couple starts a relationship or splits up, but are … Read more
Shinohara bids ‘Sayonara’ to addbacks
Previously, when determining a Family Law property application, Courts were permitted to ‘add back’ on a notional basis assets contributed … Read more
Family Law property settlement – transferring or selling property
Every separating couple faces the prospect that at least one of you will ultimately have to move out. What are … Read more
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
How is inheritance treated in family law 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
