Our Principal Michael Tiyce has been interviewed by girl.com.au for their article "Love and Logistics: 5 Musts When For Bunking Up With Your Partner". Michael shares his tips for making sure it goes as well as it can; but also to ensure that you're not adversely impacted if things go pear-shaped. [...]
By Anita Petrovic. Imagine this: You separate from your partner; you live separately for several months and have not had anything to do with each other financially since you separated. Then, you get a letter from a lawyer acting for your ex saying that s/he wants a property settlement and asks [...]
By Anita Petrovic. Picture this: several years and sums of money later, you finally have Court Orders dividing your marital property with your ex-spouse between you; those Court Orders say that your ex-spouse has to sign certain documents to transfer an asset to you; your ex-spouse refuses to sign those documents… [...]
By Anita Petrovic. Amicable separations are not as few and far between as one might think; plenty of separated partners resolve their property settlement cordially and by consent. If you have reached agreement to settle your property matter with your former spouse, you may trust your former spouse to honour that [...]
Family law matters can be complex and emotionally challenging. Unfortunately, misconceptions about family law often can lead to confusion and misguided decisions. Five common family law misconceptions are debunked below: Divorce settles property and parenting matters Obtaining a divorce only terminates the marriage certificate and does not address property settlement or [...]
By Anita Petrovic. More often than not, when couples enter committed relationships, they don't think about the consequences for them financially of separating from their spouse. It may not be sunshine and roses forever, and it is important to have a contingency plan in place. Financial agreements (colloquially known by their [...]
Family law is a complex and sensitive area of the law which deals with various legal matters related to family relationships, including marriage and separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlement, adoption and child support. Whether you are going through a divorce, negotiating a property settlement or parenting arrangements for your children, [...]
By Anita Petrovic. True love may not always last forever. Just because you enter a de facto relationship or marriage with someone does not mean they are automatically entitled to half or even a portion of what you own. In all property matters, the Court undertakes a four step process to [...]
By Emily Austin The underlying premise of child support is to ensure that children of separated parents continue to be supported by both parents financially. The quantity of a parent’s child support obligations is calculated using a legislated formula comprised of 8 steps that take into account the parent’s income and [...]
Family law property settlement disputes can be long and arduous at the best of times, particularly when it comes to providing financial documents and complying with the duty of disclosure. The duty of disclosure requires that all parties to a family law dispute must provide to each other all information relevant [...]