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
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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
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
Gifts vs loans in Family Law
Parents and other family members financially supporting de facto or married partners during a relationship or marriage is becoming increasingly … Read more
Can family violence affect a property settlement?
Under the Family Law Act 1975, property settlements are decided based on how much each party has contributed, in both … Read more
Special skills v non-financial contributions – the “You Have Done Nothing” argument
In many relationships, partners adopt what are seen as “traditional” roles: one party works and brings in income and one … Read more
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
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
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
