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Property Settlement pt4 – How do courts split property after separation? Let’s talk about what you need to know before you commence any property settlement discussions, and absolutely before you agree anything with your former partner as to how to divide your property between the two of you after you...
Wills and leaving money to pets Are you thinking about leaving money to your pet(s) in your Will and wondering if you actually can? Well, the answer is “yes” and “no”. A lawyer’s answer, I hear you mumble. According to the law you ‘own’ your pet. They are your personal...
Property Settlement (pt 3) – Time Limitations In our Property Settlement part 2 article I said that you don’t need a court order to divide your property. Simply write out what you have agreed with your wife / husband / partner then have it redrawn by a lawyer and once...
What if your child doesn’t want to see their other parent? Imagine this – you have court orders in place which deal with child custody. Let’s say the orders state the child spends time with their father every second weekend from 9am Saturday to 5pm Sunday. You drive the child...
Property Settlement (pt 2) – Do you need a court order? You and your husband/wife have come to an amicable split of your matrimonial property, so do you need a court order? Unfortunately, this is not a straightforward question to answer. Generally, the answer is no, a private deal splitting...
Preparing for your separation Clients regularly come to us for advice before announcing to their partner that the relationship is over. If you happen to be considering ending a relationship, then this information is important to know to prepare for your separation. If you are unprepared: Before a separation you...
Property Settlement (pt 1) A while back I had two separate clients who had fallen into the same matrimonial property settlement trap. What is that trap you ask? For married couples your rights to bring matrimonial property proceedings against the other party without the leave of the court expire 12...
Parents moving interstate with their child/children What happens when one parent wishes to move interstate with their child/children – what does the Family Law say? Often clients of ours are fearful of the other parent taking off and permanently relocating interstate with their child/children. And rightfully so, we completely understand...
Child Sex Offender Register It’s unfortunate in this day and age parents of young children must face the grim reality of the need to be alert to the risk of child sex offenders having contact with their children. Convicted child sex offenders are legally obliged to regularly report to the...