In the realm of legal matters, the role of a family lawyer is invaluable. From navigating complex legal issues to providing emotional support during challenging times, a family lawyer plays a crucial role in helping families overcome obstacles and build a stronger future. However, in order to truly maximize the value of your family lawyer, …
In family law matters, where there are allegations of family violence, the Court may ban the parties from personally cross-examining each other. Personal cross-examination is where a party asks questions of the other party. Cross-examination is usually limited to final hearings. If a party is banned from cross-examining the other party, both parties must be …
In most cases, before you file an Initiating Application in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, there are particular pre-action procedures that you must comply with first. This is for both property and parenting cases. The pre-action procedures can be time-consuming, as discussed below. It is possible, however, in limited circumstances, to apply …
Perpetrators of family violence who seek to control their victim may adopt systems abuse to continue control over a victim after the relationship has ended. Systems abuse can be identified when a perpetrator makes multiple applications and/ or complaints in multiple systems. For example, the perpetrator might apply for an Intervention Order in the Magistrates …
Caveats can be lodged quickly and inexpensively; however, there can be serious and costly consequences for lodging a caveat where no caveatable interest exists. We can assist if you think that a caveat has been improperly lodged against your real property title and to determine whether you have a caveatable interest that needs to be protected by lodging a caveat.
One word never mentioned in the Family Law Act 1975 is inheritance. So how does the law treat your inheritance in a financial settlement in Australia? A financial settlement after the breakdown of a marriage or domestic relationship involves splitting the joint and individual assets of the parties. The first step in this process is …
If you are separated, you may be wondering what the tax consequences are of a Family Law property settlement. This guide will give you an idea of what taxes you should consider or anticipate in conjunction with your Family Law property settlement. It can be costly if you do not receive accurate tax advice from …
What is a Family Report? A Family Report is a document prepared by a Family Consultant, usually in Federal Circuit and Family Court proceedings, and provides a detailed and comprehensive evaluation of a family’s circumstances. During a Family Report interview, both parents, the children and occasionally additional family members or new partners are interviewed by …