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Court dismisses application for property settlement for same sex couple of 27 years
Chancellor & Mccoy In a recent decision of the Family Court of Chancellor & Mccoy, involving a same sex de facto relationship of 27 years, it was held that no property settlement order was just and equitable. The Court denied an appeal from the finding of a...
Am I in a De Facto Relationship?
Are you in a de facto relationship? Read on as we explain the factors the court considers in determining the existence of a de facto relationship. A de facto couple has the same rights as a married couple. They may make a property settlement claim against the other...
Property Acquired after Separation – how is it treated?
How is property acquired after separation treated? Read on to find out. The Australian Bureau of statistics records that the average length of a marriage to separation in Australia, is currently 8.4 years, whereas the average length of a marriage to divorce in...
Defaulting on Property Orders is Dangerous
Are you in a situation where final property orders have been made but you are having difficulty complying with the orders? Perhaps your financial circumstances have changed or personal circumstances have arisen resulting in a delay in you being able pay your ex...

