Make sure you are child focused
A recent decision of the Family Court has highlighted the importance of parents being child focused when they separate.
How to choose your family lawyer
Divorce or separation is a difficult and challenging time. Your experience may be made easier by taking the time to look into the following
So you have agreed on a property settlement: what’s next?
Any agreement between you and your former partner should be formalised in writing. In relation to property matters, this may involve either a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) or Consent Orders.
Your estate planning after separation
When most married couples execute wills and other estate planning documents, they generally leave the majority of their assets to their spouse. Further, they name their spouse as the decision maker for financial and health matters if they become incapacitated.
Defence veterans invalidity payments: Not superannuation
A Family Court Judge has ruled that the invalidity payments of defence veterans are immune from divorce settlements.