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Coercive Control & Property Settlement
Coercive Control is a form of domestic violence that involves a pattern of behaviour over time aimed at dominating or controlling the victim, which has the cumulative effect of denying victims their autonomy and independence. Coercive control, also commonly referred...
Uncrystalised Capital Gains Tax – is it part of the pool?
What is capital gains tax? Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit realised on the sale or transfer of assets, including for example, an investment property or shares. A capital gain occurs when the sale price of a capital asset is greater than the cost of the...
Family Violence is a relevant consideration in property settlements
Now, following significant changes to the Family Law Act 1975, effective from 10 June 2025, family violence is a relevant consideration in all property settlement matters. These amendments are intended to recognise that victims of family violence struggle to achieve a...
Serious consequences for Husband due to failure to disclose
Failure to disclose in a property settlement matter can have very serious consequences. The duty of disclosure requires that parties provide full and frank disclosure of all information and documents that are relevant to the case. To learn more about the duty of...
De Facto Relationship Case Files
De facto relationship matters can often become contentious when one party suggests that the relationship was not that of a de facto relationship. Why is this important? Because if you were not married, or in a de facto relationship with the other party, you...
