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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...
Beware: failure to disclose may derail your consent order
What is the impact of a failure to disclose an asset or a debt when filing a consent order? When a client reaches an agreement with their former partner about the division of their property, we make it our first point to say congratulations as it means they can...
Varying property orders
Can I vary final property orders? When a person comes to see us during their first meeting and we ask “why are you here?” the most common answer is “I want to get on with my life” and their priorities are “finality” of the matter...
CGT rollover for marriage breakdowns – Ellison & Sandini Explained
CGT rollover relief Usually, capital gains tax (CGT) applies to any change of ownership of an asset. However, if you transfer an asset to your spouse/de facto partner because of the breakdown of your marriage or relationship, there can be an automatic rollover of the...
Duty of Disclosure – Parenting & Financial Matters
What is the duty of disclosure? In financial and parenting matters, each party has a duty of disclosure which requires all parties to give full and frank disclosure to the court and each party of all information and documents relevant to the case. This includes...
