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What is an Undefended Hearing?
An undefended Hearing is a hearing that proceeds as if it were undefended by the Respondent, for example, if a Respondent has failed to attend court, failed to file response documents or otherwise failed to comply with a rule or an order of the Court. At an Undefended...
In which country should I commence property proceedings?
It is increasingly common for parties to hold assets overseas. If a party holds property or assets in Australia and overseas, then deciding in which country you should commence property settlement proceedings is not always easy. Which country should I commence...
Are overseas assets included in the property pool?
It is not uncommon for parties in a divorce to have assets that are outside Australia. A common concern in property settlement proceedings is whether overseas assets are included in the property pool. This article explores the answer to this question and how overseas...
What is a partial property settlement order and how do I get one?
Family law proceedings are lengthy, costly and emotionally draining, commonly taking twelve months to two years to finalise. In some cases, a party needs urgent relief. In these cases, a party can apply for a partial property settlement order, before final orders are...
Characterisation of money received in a partial property settlement
Family law proceedings are lengthy, costly and emotionally draining, commonly taking twelve months to two years to finalise. It is in these circumstances that it is becoming more common for parties to apply to receive a sum of money, referred to as a partial property...