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Family Law 101 - What is spousal maintenance?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 19 February 2018If your relationship breaks down, you may find yourself experiencing financial hardship particularly if you were financially dependent on your former spouse. -
Family Law 101 - Will financial dealings that occur after separation be included in a property settlement?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 12 February 2018Negotiating a property settlement can take some time, and when the parties to the marriage cannot form an agreement, litigation in the Family Court may mean that property settlement will take even longer. -
Family Law 101 - How does superannuation get treated in a property settlement?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Fixed Fee | Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 06 February 2018In 2002 the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) was amended so that superannuation entitlements would be treated as marital property. Like other marital property, the Family Court can alter superannuation entitlements following the breakdown of a marriage or d... -
Family Law 101 - Does my partner automatically get half of all the assets?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Fixed Fee | Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 29 January 2018The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) gives the Court the authority to make an order to adjust a person’s current property interests following the breakdown of a relationship. That power is contained in section 79(1) for married couples and section 90SM for... -
Family Law 101 - How Do I Get A Divorce?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Fixed Fee | Divorce 19 January 2018In Australia, divorce is simply the ending of the marriage and can be applied for by filing an Application for Divorce with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Any issues arising between you and your partner regarding the ongoing parenting arrang... -
Wills 101 - What If I Die While Overseas?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates 15 December 2017Dying while overseas is a real possibility, given the amount of travel we Australians do. Ideally, prior to traveling, you will have made a Will and outlined your wishes. -
Wills 101 - Who Gets My Superannuation When I Die?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration 15 December 2017Many are surprised that superannuation does not automatically come into an estate. This is because only assets you own, such as a house, car, investments, or savings, become your estate. Superannuation on the other hand is held in a trust by the trus... -
Wills 101 - What is a Court-ordered Wll?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Wills & Estates 11 December 2017In special circumstances, a court has the power and ability to make, change and even revoke a Will. These are known as 'Statutory Wills' or 'Court Ordered' Wills. -
Same Sex Marriage Signed into Law, but what does it Mean?
Article Category - Family Law Wills & Estates Workplace Change 08 December 2017On 7 December 2017, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 was passed through parliament and on 8 December 2017 it received the Royal Assent from the Governor General. -
Wills 101 - What Happens if I Don't Have a Will?
Article Category - Making A Will Wills & Estates 04 December 2017If you die without a Will you are said to die intestate. The results of intestate succession vary greatly depending on whether you were single or married, or had children at the time of your death. In most cases, your property is distributed in split...