Property

A Court may impose a constructive trust where inequitable or unconscionable conduct occurs which is not dependent on any terms … Read more

It is becoming increasingly common for parents (and other family members) to give de facto or married partners financial support … Read more

Settlement is when the parties reach a resolution and decide not to take the matter to litigation. A party can … Read more

In many relationships, partners adopt what are seen as “traditional” roles: one party works and brings in income and one … Read more

Family law litigation is a time-consuming and expensive process. Two years can elapse between the commencement of litigation and the … Read more

What is a constructive trust? Unfortunately, an all-encompassing definition is not possible, and constructive trusts have variously been criticised as … Read more

When a couple separates in Australia, assets such as the family home, cars, shares, investment properties, and superannuation are divided … Read more

What is a financial resource? What is property? How can the difference impact on Family Law property settlement proceedings? If … Read more