by Burke & Mead | Aug 29, 2019 | Family Law, Sally Mackay, SEO, Separation & Divorce
Pets are, for many, another member of the family. It is then understandable that when a couple separates, the arrangements for the pets can be a big issue. However, in Australia, there are no “child custody laws” applicable to pets after a separation. Pets and...
by Rebecca Furner | Aug 14, 2019 | Family Law, Parenting Plans & Consent Orders, Rebecca Furner, Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Family Law
In preventing your child from leaving Australia, you can apply for a court order that restricts overseas travel. On application this can take the form of the court physically holding the child’s passport until consent by the parents or court is provided. Once this...
by Rebecca Furner | Aug 9, 2019 | Family Law, Parenting Plans & Consent Orders, Rebecca Furner, Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Family Law
Having the opportunity to take your children overseas is a great experience. It allows the children and yourself the chance to experience new cultures and grow the family’s relationship. As a single parent or blended family there are some important information you...
by Lucy Urach | Aug 13, 2018 | Family Law, Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Family Law
The NSW Bar Association has offered a suggestion as to the way forward for family law in Australia, amidst the pending review of the family system. The suggestion? A specialised “Family Court of Australia 2.0”. The Family Court 2.0 would see the Federal Circuit Court...
by Lucy Urach | Nov 15, 2017 | Family Law, General Legal Information, Property and Financial Matters (for married de facto and same sex couples), Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Family Law
A couple of months ago we posted a blog about an upcoming High Court case involving the strength of binding financial agreements. The case involves an Eastern European woman who met a property developer, with assets worth between $18 million and $24 million, online...
by Lucy Urach | Nov 9, 2017 | Compensation Law, Family Law, General Legal Information, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Personal Injury, Property and Financial Matters (for married de facto and same sex couples), Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Top Posts - Family Law, Workers Compensation Claims
Property settlements can be complex, especially when the separating couple has a large amount of assets. But what happens when one spouse has received a large personal injury payment? Is this considered a ‘contribution’ to the overall property pool or is it treated...
