According to statistics, as reported on the Today Show on Channel 9 and the Sydney Morning Herald, December 11 is the most popular day for couples to break up. The date is apparently so popular … [Read more...]
Hardship pursuant to s90K(1)(d) of the Family Law Act – How and when may the Court set aside a Binding Financial agreement on this ground?
Binding Financial Agreements (BFA) are entered into with the clear intention of giving parties certainty and security in their financial arrangements before, during or after a relationship ends. … [Read more...]
Obtaining early legal advice – Why seeing a family lawyer does not spell the end of the possibility for amicable and timely resolution
Have you recently separated from your partner? Do you have unresolved matters which are preventing you from being able to completely move on with your life? Are you financially tied to your … [Read more...]
Mega money divorce does not mean pay day for lawyers
In a week that has seen the Courier Mail (on Sunday 30 June 2019) publish an article entitled ‘Til debt do us part’, criticising the adversarial family law system and what they coined “routine” legal … [Read more...]
The Future of Family Law
In a big week of news in the family law arena, the Senate has rejected the proposed merger of the Family Law courts and today the Australian Law Reform Commission has released its final report into … [Read more...]
Property Settlement – what do I need to know?
Separation can be tough. There’s lots to consider and it’s important to know where you stand. We’ve come up with a list of the basic things you need to know to help you ensure you get your fair … [Read more...]