Blog | Duty of disclosure
I want to reopen my property settlement due to non-disclosure
The Court takes non-disclosure by a party very seriously. Non-disclosure by a party is a reason that the Court may decide to vary or set aside a property order. In such a circumstance, the suppression of disclosure would need to qualify as a miscarriage of justice by...
Disclosure where jurisdiction is in issue
We are often asked to address the issue of disclosure where jurisdiction is in issue. What is jurisdiction? Jurisdiction refers to the power of the court to hear and determine a dispute between parties. When is jurisdiction relevant in Family Law Proceedings?...
How to uncover hidden assets to stop your ex reducing your entitlements
Hiding assets is one of the most common concerns our clients have when going through separation and divorce. Separating couples sometimes go to great lengths to hide income, assets and superannuation from their ex partner. This article will teach you how to uncover...
COSTS ORDERS
Can I make the other party pay my legal costs? We are very often asked by our clients about Costs Orders and whether they can make the other party pay the legal costs they have incurred with respect to their application to the family law courts for property and/or...
