Can you use recordings in a family law dispute? The use of smart phones has made it easier for parties in family law proceedings to secretly obtain audio and video recordings as evidence to be used in their family law cases Each of the States...
Use (and abuse) of social media is becoming more prevalent in court cases including in family law cases. Evidence in Court Cases Evidence obtained via social media is becoming increasingly common in family law proceedings. Evidence obtained from sources such as Facebook and Twitter can sometimes provide...
Whether your inheritance will be counted in the divorce assets to be split depends on each case. There is no "one rule for all cases". Where the inheritance has already been received these are some relevant factors taken into account in a divorce case: Time...
If you are looking at moving abroad with your child after divorce then this blog is for you. What happens when the parents are separated and don't agree? The High Court of Australia has recently confirmed that children’s wishes although relevant, are not the only deciding factor in...
Help! My ex-partner has kidnapped our child! Will the police help? The short answer is no. Clients often come to us stating that their partner has taken the child and that the police won’t help. In most instances a parent taking a child is not considered ‘kidnapping’...
Some of my clients who have separated a very short time after their wedding, ask about getting an annulment instead of divorce. It's not as easy as some think. Difference between annulment and divorce A "decree of dissolution of marriage" is what is commonly known as divorce. A...
Before the year 2000 you could not enforce Prenups or Financial Agreements made outside court – you simply couldn’t contract out of the Family Law Act entitlements. These days Binding Financial Agreements including Prenups are made all the time, and provided that they are prepared and executed...
Redraw facilities benefits A home loan with redraw facilities is a popular choice for many home buyers. It allows you to make extra repayments and gives you the option of withdrawing those extra repayments at a later date if you need the funds. Usually redraw facilities are...
A binding financial agreement or prenup as the casual term, is an written agreement between two parties setting out the assets, liabilities, property and other financial information of how it will be divided should there be a relationship breakdown. Binding financial agreements can be made before,...
Can a family violence intervention order be appealed? If an Intervention Order was made against you (or you wanted one made against the other party but were not successful) you can appeal that Magistrates Court decision but you need to ensure that this is done within...
Some tips on Court Etiquette and what to do whether or not you have a lawyer...
