Gifts and Loans in Family Law
Thursday, 31 October, 2019
There is often confusion surrounding loans or gifts of money which are received by a party or parties to a relationship, and if or how these payments may be repaid upon separation.
Read moreChild support and school fees. Who pays?
Wednesday, 25 September, 2019
Child support does not include payment of school fees unless there is a change of Change of Assessment by the Child Support Agency a Child Support Agreement or an order by the Court.
Read moreWhy choosing the right family lawyer can significantly impact the outcome of your separation
Wednesday, 28 August, 2019
Seeing a lawyer for the first time can be a daunting and overwhelming experience, particularly when already facing the emotional stress of a separation. That is why choosing the right family lawyer from the start is such an important decision.
Read moreHow Tax is treated in Family Law
Thursday, 20 June, 2019
Consider how tax which is not yet payable could be decided by the Court in property settlement cases.
Read moreDisclosure
Friday, 31 May, 2019
Disclosure requires parties to a family law dispute to provide to each other all information relevant to their case. This includes information recorded in paper documents or stored by other means such as computer storage devices and also includes documents that the other party may not know about.
Read moreThe effect of HECS debts in property settlements
Monday, 6 May, 2019
With a high number of people pursuing tertiary education, following separation it is important to consider what happens to any HECS debts in a relationship.
Read moreFamily Counselling
Sunday, 31 March, 2019
‘Family counselling’ is defined in the Family Law Act as a process in which a family counsellor helps one or more people to deal with personal or interpersonal issues relating to marriage, separation or divorce, including issues relating to the care of children.
Read moreAdopting a step-child in South Australia
Wednesday, 20 February, 2019
Australian family units are diverse and take many forms including step-families and blended families.
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Sharing during the Silly Season
Wednesday, 12 December, 2018
Shared parenting arrangements at Christmas time need not add stress to this busy period. As with all things this time of year, it takes some planning.
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