It is important during a breakdown of a relationship or marriage both parties consider the issue of separating assets and liabilities. It goes without saying that separation is often a time that is highly emotional and stressful, however it is almost always a significant life changer as it may leave the vulnerable with significant financial… Read More
Can You Apply for a Divorce? To be eligible to apply for a divorce, you or your spouse must have been separated and living separately for a minimum of twelve (12) months, with no reasonable likelihood of resuming married life. What If you are separated but Still Living Together? It is possible to be separated… Read More
What is a Subpoena A subpoena is a legal document issued by the Court, at the request of a party involved in court proceedings which involves requiring the subpoenaed party to either produce documents or give evidence at a hearing. Subpoenas in the Family Court In family law matters, proceedings can be held either in… Read More
The two realms of family law and parental testing often cross paths. It is common for parental testing to be sought in order to settle matters such as child support or parenting proceedings. In this blog, we answer some of the most common questions surrounding parental testing and how these relate to the rules and… Read More
Following a relationship separation, the Family Law seeks to answer four key questions in order to determine how assets will be divided between the parties who were previously in a marriage or de facto relationship. 1. What is the net asset pool of the parties? In order to determine the asset pool of the parties… Read More