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
Family Law
Including amicable and litigious property and children’s matters
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
Contributions in family law property settlements
A formal property settlement is a legal contract between spouses recording their agreement about the division of shared assets and … Read more
What is the Family Law Watchlist?
The Family Law Watchlist (also known as the Airport Watchlist) is a system maintained by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) … Read more
Can You Claim an Interest in a Property That’s Not in Your Name? Understanding Resulting Trusts and Beneficial Ownership
Can you claim an interest in a property that’s not in your name? This is a common issue after a … Read more
Mediation for family law property settlements
Separated couples can use family law mediation to divide their property and to resolve all financial issues between them. It’s … 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
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. But how can you enforce … Read more
