What is Family Law Arbitration?
Family law litigation is a time-consuming and expensive process. Two years can elapse between the commencement of litigation and the … Read more
Family Law
Including amicable and litigious property and children’s matters
What is an Equitable Trust?
What is a constructive trust? An all-encompassing definition is not possible, and constructive trusts have been labelled as “a rag-bag … Read more
Am I in a De Facto Relationship?
De facto relationships have been dealt with under the Family Law Act since all states and territories (except Western Australia) … Read more
Non Compliance with Federal Circuit and Family Court Orders
Non compliance with (also known as breach of) family court orders is a serious offence. What is non compliance with … Read more
Family Law Property Settlements and Cryptocurrency
When a couple separates in Australia, assets such as the family home, cars, shares, investment properties, and superannuation are divided … Read more
How does an ADVO affect parenting orders? (NSW)
Parenting orders generally require separated parties to co-operate around sharing the care of children. When family violence occurs between parents … Read more
What is child maintenance?
When parents separate, child support is generally assessed and collected through the Child Support Scheme. A parent is generally obliged … Read more
Financial Resources in Family Law Matters
How are assets divided after a separation? A separating couple will often arrange the way in which their assets, finances … Read more
Why sever a joint tenancy?
If you and your ex-partner own property together, you should tell your solicitor when first providing instructions in a family … Read more
Do I have a right to see my grand-children?
A grandparent who wants to spend time with their grandchildren can apply to the court under the Family Law Act … Read more
