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family law



CHILDREN'S LAWYERS
The Family Law Act recognises that there are times when the children need to have their own legal representation in a case about the future
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DEBT IN SETTLEMENT
A recent case in the High Court of Australia has confirmed that pursuant to the Family Law Act, the court has the power to assign the taxati
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RETIRED & SEPARATING
These are often relationships or marriages that have lasted for several decades. Why after all this time do couples suddenly want out when t
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ANNULMENTS
Most people associate the term annulment with couples wanting a marriage to be declared null and void as far as a particular church or relig
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SEPARATION & DIVORCE
A separation occurs when one of the parties ends the relationship. Often, they will communicate their intention to leave and other times wil
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SEPARATING PROPERTY
If you are able to come to an agreement about how to divide the property, it is important to remember that “hand shake agreements” are not r
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DIVORCE CONT.
You don’t need to process a formal divorce through the courts before you can commence a property settlement.
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DIVORCE
As long as the parties have been living separately and apart for a period of at least 12 months the only ground that you need to establish i
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CHILD SUPPORT
One party may believe that the amount they have to pay is too high whilst the other believes the amount they are receiving for the child in
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SEPARATING FINANCES
It is important not to forget to take the necessary steps to enable you to separate financially from your partner. To some this can be a da
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ASSETS & SEPARATION
Is it only those assets that exist at the date of separation that should be included leaving the parties free to build up their own individu
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DIVORCE BY DR GHEA
Were you ever really committed to a shared life? Are you truly ready for a divorce, or are you just threatening?
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DIVORCE PROCESS
There is sometimes confusion around what a divorce is and what this process involves. A “divorce” is the formal dissolution of your...
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CHILD SUPPORT
Child support can be a difficult issue and can sometimes place a strain on the ongoing parenting relationship for separated parents....
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SEPARATION
The Uncertainty of Separation The process of separation can be an emotional rollercoaster, particularly when trying to negotiate the...
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