Post Separation Inheritances
Tuesday, 23 July, 2019
If you or your former partner receive an inheritance after separation, and before there has been a property settlement, it is important to consider whether and how the inheritance is to be included in the shared pool of property.
Read moreI want some too!
Tuesday, 2 July, 2019
The likelihood of the success of an adult child in a claim for further provision from an estate is often a matter to be considered by a person when making a will.
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 moreWills and overseas properties
Thursday, 16 May, 2019
It is becoming increasingly more common for Australians to own property overseas. When property is held in different countries it is important that consideration is given to ensuring this property is dealt with in accordance with your wishes upon your death.
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 moreThe Participation Agreement
Monday, 1 April, 2019
The disqualification provision in the Collaborative Practice Participation Agreement is the distinguishing characteristic of the Collaborative Process from other dispute resolution processes.
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 moreThings You Should Know!
Saturday, 30 March, 2019
Generally, a will remains valid until the person who made the will changes or revokes it. But there are exceptions that you may not be aware of.
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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