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Top 10 Myths in family Law Finally Exposed
There are a number of myths in family law floating around about your rights, the process and what you are entitled to when it comes to separation and divorce. Read this article where we expose the top 10 myths in family law, based on misconceptions we’ve heard from...
Honesty is the best policy – Why tell your divorce lawyer everything
Whether you are seeking advice in relation to custody, divorce, financial matters or a DVO – separation with a partner/spouse is often the first time you will consult with a lawyer. Separation is a time that can be marked with confusion, uncertainty, anger, fear...
My ex is selling assets. What can I do??
The most important piece of advice we can give to parties going through a separation is to take a proactive approach, and don’t wait until things go wrong to seek family law advice. The most common mistake we seeing made is that people wait for months or...
What is an ouster order?
What is an ouster order? An ouster order is an order requiring a party to leave a particular place where they have been living from time to time. Can the DV Court order someone to leave a house? The Domestic & Family Violence Protection Act 2012 provides that in...
Future inheritances – when can they be taken into account?
If one party has an expectation of significant inheritances, the other party may argue that this should be taken into account by the court in a property claim. Factors the Court considers in determining a property claim The Court’s approach in determining any...
