How does the court determine a just and equitable distribution of assets?
When a couple separates in Australia, their assets must be divided between them in a just and equitable way. This … Read more
Property
Financial Agreements
What is a Financial Agreement? Also known as a cohabitation agreement, pre-nuptial agreement, post-nuptial agreement, divorce agreement or separation agreement, … Read more
Are post-separation contributions part of the asset pool?
Post-separation contributions are a monetary contribution type included in the pool of assets to be assessed in a family law … Read more
Family Law Consent Orders
If you and your former spouse/partner have reached agreement about parenting arrangements or how to divide your combined assets and … Read more
Family Law Property Division
The significance of gifts or contributions made by third parties When determining an application to divide assets and liabilities between … Read more
Family Law property – future needs
If you have separated from your former partner and cannot reach agreement regarding a division of property, you may end … Read more
Family Law property – contributions
In a family law property settlement, the second step of the four-step process in determining a split of the assets … Read more
Identification and valuation of assets in family law property settlements
The breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship can be incredibly stressful. Both parties want to achieve the best … Read more
Superannuation Valuation and Splitting
Property settlements dealt with under the Family Law Act 1975 can divide superannuation along with other assets as part of … Read more
Tax and Family Law Property Settlements (NSW)
An important but often overlooked aspect of family law property settlements is the tax and duty consequences of parties retaining … Read more
