Be careful about prenuptial and binding financial agreements
This post is required reading for anyone planning to enter into a Pre-Nuptial agreement or other binding Financial Agreement.What happens after your initial appointment?
Separation can be overwhelming and confusing. Many clients ask, “What is the next step after the initial appointment with the solicitor? What happens now?”The importance of financial disclosure in Family Law matters
In Family Law matters, each party is legally required to provide “full and frank” financial disclosure.Reasons to Formalise your Family Law Property Settlement
In this post, we explain why it is important to formalise your property settlement agreement to avoid paying unncessary tax.Using secret recordings as evidence in family law cases
This post discusses the problems associate with using secret recordings as evidence in family law matters, using a recent case as an example.Where there's a Will, there's a way!
It is important to review your Will regularly (at least every few years) and particularly if there is a significant change in circumstances.Disclosure of Sensitive Material in Family Law Matters
This post looks at the unintended consequences of the disclosure of sensitive information in Family Law proceedings which involve family violence.The Brady Bunch – Can Step Families Really Work?
In this post, we discuss the challenges that can arise from blended families and the value of professional counselling to resolve conflict.Looking after the children's best interests when separating
When the Court makes Orders relating to children, their paramount concern is “what is in the best interests of the children”.After Separation - Who Stays In The House?
Following the breakdown of a relationship, one party usually leaves the home and goes to live elsewhere. The question is who should that be?Does being married make a difference to property settlement?
In this post, we discuss whether being married or in a defacto relationship makes a difference when dividing property upon separationChildren's Views in Parenting Cases
In this post, we discuss when to consider the child's view of living arrangements in parenting casesRisks associated with postponing Family Law settlements
In most cases, it is important to resolve family law property settlements sooner rather than later, especially for high wealth clients.Using social media during family law disputes
In this post, we discuss the risks of using social media during family law matters
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