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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...
What do I do if don’t agree with a valuation of a single expert?
In a property settlement dispute, it is not uncommon that parties are unable to agree upon the value of an asset, and an independent valuation is required. Read on to learn what you can do if you don’t agree with a valuation of a single expert. What is a single...
Disclosure where jurisdiction is in issue
We are often asked to address the issue of disclosure where jurisdiction is in issue. What is jurisdiction? Jurisdiction refers to the power of the court to hear and determine a dispute between parties. When is jurisdiction relevant in Family Law Proceedings?...