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Will infidelity impact my property settlement?
When infidelity is a contributing factor to separation, common questions asked of family lawyers often relate to property settlement and whether one party can claim more from the cheating partner.
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What happens if I die before my property settlement is finalised?
Many separated partners try to resolve their property settlement as soon as possible. However, there are many reasons property settlements are not finalised as quickly as parties desire. In this blog, we explore what happens if one party dies before the property division is finalised.
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Understanding the total asset pool in property settlement
In family law property settlement matters, an asset pool is the total value of all the assets of the relationship. Understanding the full makeup of your asset pool is crucial to getting your fair share in property settlement after separation.
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Appeals process in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
With the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) on 1 September 2021 came a new appeals process for matters within the family law court system.
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The National Contravention List to Enforce Family Court Orders
On 18 August 2021, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court announced the launch of a new National Contravention List designed to handle ongoing problems associated with compliance with Family Court Orders. The NCL took effect on 1 September 2021.
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Time with children at Christmas, after separation
Several months before December each year, Mums and Dads are starting to prepare for Christmas. In this blog, we look at how to prepare for discussions about spending time with children and what options are available if you cannot agree.
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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia commenced in September 2021
From 1 September 2021, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia merged to become the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). In this blog, we look at how this merger impacts you and your family law matter.
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What is a pre-trial conference in family law matters?
A family law pre-trial conference is similar to a mediation-style conference, however, it is conducted by a Registrar of the Court rather than a mediator. Pre-trial conferences are only held in respect of financial disputes and parenting disputes.
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What is a Case Assessment Conference in family law matters (Western Australia)?
Case Assessment Conferences during family law proceedings in the Family Court of Western Australia are only held in respect of child-related proceedings. The purpose is for risk assessment.
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Divorce is only one part of finalising separation from your partner
To finalise separation from your partner, there are a number of issues that should be considered and addressed over and above obtaining a Divorce Order (if you were married) or simply moving on with your life if you were in a de facto relationship.
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Family law and separation: when are we considered separated?
In the traumatic time of a relationship breakdown, it’s not always front of mind as to whether you are legally defined as “separated”… “or not”… In fact, there is no legal definition of “separation” in a family law environment.
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Borrowing from the Bank of Mum & Dad; what happens if we separate?
The “Bank of Mum & Dad” is the colloquial term used to refer to parents financially helping out their children and is larger than some of the most established and well-known banks, including AMP and HSBC.
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