Blog | What you need to know when you separate
Recordings as evidence in Family Court
We are finding that parties are increasingly asking about their right to record their ex-partner and to use those audio or video recordings as evidence in family law proceedings. Read on to answer the important question ‘Can I record a private conversation...
COSTS ORDERS
Can I make the other party pay my legal costs? We are very often asked by our clients about Costs Orders and whether they can make the other party pay the legal costs they have incurred with respect to their application to the family law courts for property and/or...
CGT rollover for marriage breakdowns – Ellison & Sandini Explained
CGT rollover relief Usually, capital gains tax (CGT) applies to any change of ownership of an asset. However, if you transfer an asset to your spouse/de facto partner because of the breakdown of your marriage or relationship, there can be an automatic rollover of the...
Is Domestic Violence Relevant in a Property Settlement?
Is domestic violence relevant in a property settlement? Can a court adjust property in favour of victims of domestic violence? Evidence of domestic violence during a relationship does not commonly influence the outcome of property settlements. However, sometimes, in a...
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...
