During a marriage, many couples come to share most aspects of their life with their partners, such as children, finances, and possessions. And for some married couples, they also share in the ownership or operation of a business or commercial venture. While balancing...Read More
Do you look forward to a happy and well-funded retirement? If the answer is yes, then you’re probably going to rely heavily on your superannuation for your retirement income. But what happens to the money you’ve saved over your working life if you and your...Read More
Most separating couples are able to resolve their Family Law disputes effectively. But for some, their family law dispute becomes an ongoing saga of conflict and expense which embitters relationships, undermines children’s welfare and everyone’s prospects of future...Read More
How do the courts decide who gets what in terms of assets and property after a separation or divorce? The courts generally take into account what assets there are and their value; what contributions each party made to those assets, both in money terms and as homemaker...Read More
At the end of a marriage or de facto relationship, dividing up the assets is an unavoidable necessity. Division of money and assets can often cause arguments about how much there is to divide, especially if there is much less than was expected. One party may accuse...Read More
When it comes to dividing up property after a relationship breakdown, most separating couples usually manage to come to an agreement — especially if they’ve follow family law guidelines and obtained good legal advice. However, there are some problems which often arise...Read More