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Separating Assets and Liabilities Upon Separation
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...
Separated Under One Roof – How Do I Apply for Divorce?
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...
Subpoenas in the Family Court
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...
Parental DNA Testing and Family Law
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...
Will I get 50% of everything in a property division?
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...
Collaborative Law – a new approach to Family Law
Collaborative law is a new approach used to resolve legal disputes, particularly in relation to Family Law. Collaborative law has many benefits of cooperation, mutual outcomes and sustained relationships in comparison to traditional approaches of litigation....
The Five Step Approach to Property Settlement after Separation
One of the fundamental issues which require addressing during the process of a breakdown of marriage or de-facto relationship is the subject of a ‘property settlement’. A property settlement is an arrangement which is made between the separating parties when dividing...
Defamation – Be Careful What You Say On Social Media
Not many people are aware of the risks associated with posting on social media. Popular social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are not safe spaces to vent your thoughts. In fact in a recent defamation case, the defendant was ordered to pay a staggering...