All publications relating to ‘Family Law’
Family Law | A word about gifts in your family law property settlement
Weddings, engagements, birthdays, Christmas … at some stage most of us will make a generous gift to a loved one. It could be cash for a house deposit, a car, a lovely piece of jewellery or a valuable family heirloom. This article looks at how the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have treated different kinds of…
Family Law | What the Family Court merger means for separating couples
Families going through separation may be aware of recent news announcements about changes to the Family Court system and the likely impact this will have on parents and children. The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have issued a joint statement about the merger of the two…
Family Law | Arbitration vs Mediation, weighing up what is right for you
There are various options available to assist parties to resolve their Family Law dispute outside of litigation, including mediation and arbitration. This article provides an overview of both options to assist you to consider what may be suitable to resolve your dispute. Arbitration Family Law Arbitrations have been available to parties…
Meritas — An Introduction to Temporary Changes Affecting Businesses in Australia and New Zealand
Looking for business and legal guidance regarding COVID-19 updates and programs in Australia & New Zealand? This document has coverage across the region with member firms who are here to assist. Please visit any of the COVID-19 resource materials for more comprehensive updates. View here…
Separation Post COVID 19 – Relocation of children and the importance of planning now
Separation is tough! Especially when there are children involved but add a pandemic into the mix and it is next level. In these uncertain times it may feel as though you have little control over your separation particularly if you are wanting to move with the children. With the COVID-19 restrictions easing…
COVID-19 | Spousal Maintenance Applications and Modification of a Spouse Maintenance Order
The health and economic chaos caused by COVID ‑19 has already proven to be far reaching in Australia and throughout the World. The overall economic impact and evolution of the virus is still unknown. Australia, for now, appear to have deflected the devastating health crisis experienced in other countries, however…
COVID-19 | Too much time together….are you thinking of leaving the Family Home?
Social distancing and travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic is creating stress on families. This stress is heightened significantly if you want to separate from your partner. If you find yourself in a position when you cannot take it anymore and want to leave the family home, it is important that…
Parenting arrangements during COVID-19
The phrase ‘unprecedented’ has been used consistently in the recent weeks and this is particularly true for Family Law in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. As Australia’s policies continue to evolve each week, many separated parents who have children moving from one household to another are facing increasing confusion. The Court…
Top 5 ‘Did you knows’ about getting a divorce
#1. Did you know that you do not actually need the consent of your former spouse to get a divorce? In New South Wales, you can apply for a divorce together (with your former spouse) or by yourself (sole application). There are different obligations in each case particularly with respect to service…
Cyber or Online Abuse During and After Separation and Helpful Tips
Technology facilitated violence and abuse is a serious issue. When people separate it is not uncommon for a disgruntled spouse to turn to social media such as Facebook to vent their unhappiness. But when does the use of social media in this manner become something more? In this publication, we discuss Cyber Abuse…