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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...
My ex wants to come back home to collect belongings after separation
Frequently we have clients come to us after separation, when their ex partner has moved out and ask “what if my ex wants to come back to the home…?” and “can they come in and take what they want?” In this article we explore your rights if...
Can I give my Ex’s financial documents to the Child Support Agency?
During financial court proceedings, each party has a duty to disclose their financial position to the other party and to the court. This includes documents relating to the assets, liabilities and superannuation in their name or in which they hold an interest, legal or...
Joining third parties in family law proceedings
Usually only two people are involved in family law proceedings, being the parents of children or spouses/de facto spouses. Third parties may become involved in family law disputes in a number of circumstances. Sometimes joining third parties to family law proceedings...
Is my subpoena relevant? Subpoena Objections Explained
This article explores subpoenas and subpoena objections including when you can object to a subpoena and the considerations of the Court when determining whether to uphold or set aside a subpoena, in whole or in part. What is a subpoena? A subpoena is issued to a...