Was I In a De Facto Relationship?
Was I In a De Facto Relationship? by Lajita Allan-Agnew [...]
How Do I Tell The Kids About Our Divorce?
How Do I Tell The Kids About Our Divorce? by [...]
How Does My Inheritance Affect My Family Law Property Settlement?
How Does My Inheritance Affect My Family Law Property Settlement? [...]
Family Breakdown and Estate Planning
Where there is a breakdown in a relationship between spouses, either married or de facto, the estate plan needs to be considered.
Am I in a de facto relationship?
Am I in a de facto relationship? Am I in [...]
Separation, Divorce, Finance and Kids – Family Law Basics
When can I get a divorce? Will a divorce sort out all financial and parenting issues? Are there any time restrictions for sorting all these things out? Are De Facto relationships different?
When is a Family Law settlement final? Reopening property settlements
A final property settlement is a Final Order of the Court, binding on both parties. When can it be set aside?
The Ins and Outs of Splitting Superannuation
Whether a superannuation split is to occur under an agreement or a court order, the first step is always to find out the relevant information of the parties’ superannuation fund(s).
Are you entitled to Spousal Maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is when one party to a broken down relationship is legally required to provide financial support to (or ‘maintain’) the other for a period of time after their relationship ends.
I received a lump sum – will I get it back after separation?
“Direct financial contributions†are essentially any lump sum of money received during the relationship, such as worker’s compensation, inheritance and lottery winnings. As a basic rule, if you received a lump sum of money during the relationship then this will be Lump sum after separationconsidered your ‘contribution’.