It is a significant life decision when a married couple decides to purchase a property together and as part of that process you and your partner will need to decide what type of ownership you want to have over the property. The two most common types of property...
When parties separate, it is common that one party will need to move out of the family home. In some cases, parties are able to continue to live separated and under the one roof until they finalise their property settlement and begin their new lives. However, in most...
Time limits matter. This should be read by anyone involved in family law proceedings who have property. We were successful in a recent property settlement case when we acted for the de-facto wife in a matter where the de-facto husband sought to file his application...
A common question we receive from our clients, especially in cases involving domestic and family violence, is “Am I allowed to move?” This is a very tricky question to answer. We need to consider that the Court is concerned with what is in the best interests of the...
Separation can be one of the most stressful and emotional times in a person’s life, particularly when there are children involved. In order to make the separation process a bit easier, we have compiled a list of practical steps to take when you are trying to sort out...
For separating parents, trying to sort out what time the children will spend with each parent or where they may live is not always easy. The Family Law Act states that the most important consideration when making such a decision is what is in the child’s ‘best...
