Property Settlements – Step Four
Under the Family Law Act 1975, the court and legal system often use a 4 step process to decide what might be an appropriate division of assets between you and your ex partner.… Read the rest
Media report legal stoush brewing over Bob Hawke’s estate – What are Family Provision Claims in South Australia
Media reports suggest that former Prime Minister Bob Hawkes’ estate may be the subject of a Family Provision Claim. Mr Hawke allegedly left approximately $750,000 to each of his biological children, and the remainder of his estate to his second wife, Blanche d’Alpuget.… Read the rest
Property Settlements – Step Three
Under the Family Law Act 1975, the court and legal system often use a 4 step process to decide what might be an appropriate division of assets between you and your ex partner.… Read the rest
Property Settlements – Step Two
Under the Family Law Act 1975, the court and legal system often use a 4 step process to decide what might be an appropriate division of assets between you and your ex partner.… Read the rest
Property Settlements – the Four Step Process
If your marriage or de facto relationship has come to end, it is likely you are going to require a property settlement. Property settlement is the term for dividing up any jointly or individually owned property of the parties to the marriage and either selling, disposing or transferring them into one or the other parties’ sole name.
I’ve been arrested…now what?!?
So you have just been arrested, what do you do?
Shared Care of children under the age of 5
If you have a child or children who are under the age of 5, there are some additional considerations that the Court will need to take into account.… Read the rest
Shared Care of children over the age of 5
While planning a shared care arrangement for a child of any age, the Court has two paramount considerations:-
- The child’s safety and well being; and,
- The child’s right to have a meaningful relationship with both of their parents.
What happens if you die without a valid will?
Losing a loved one is devastating. At a time when your family are most vulnerable, the best thing you can do for your family is ensure your affairs are in order by organising a valid will.… Read the rest
What is Shared Parental Responsibility
Shared Parental Responsibility is not referring to the amount of time children spend with their parents.