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Tax system used as a weapon to financially abuse victims
In this article we delve into a common theme we are seeing in property settlement matters, that being where the tax system is used as a weapon by one party to continue to coerce and control their victim by lumping them with thousands of dollars in tax debts. It is...
What happens if we reconcile after property settlement?
Sometimes separted couples decide to reconcile after property settlement. If two parties decide to reconcile after entering into a legally binding property settlement agreement, the issue arises as to what will happen with respect to that prior property settlement...
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...
