Selection of an Expert Witness
An expert witness plays an important role in Family Law matters because their expert report is considered a crucial piece of evidence before the Court. Over the next few posts, we will provide you with information on the basics of expert witnesses and how they impact...
Role of an Expert Witness
An expert witness plays an important role in Family Law matters because their expert report is considered a crucial piece of evidence before the Court. Over the next few posts, we will provide you with information on the basics of expert witnesses and how they impact...
Expert Witnesses – Who are they ?
An expert witness plays an important role in Family Law matters because their expert report is considered a crucial piece of evidence before the Court. Over the next few posts, we will provide you with information on the basics of expert witnesses and how they impact...
Are you able to adopt a child from overseas to Australia?
If you are looking to adopt a child and domestic avenues are not available or of interest to you, you may be eligible for “intercountry adoption” in which you can adopt a child from an overseas country. To be eligible, you must satisfy the eligibility criteria of both...
How long does the Divorce Application process take?
Once your Divorce Application is filed with the Court, you will be allocated a hearing date usually within 6 to 8 weeks after the filing date. The hearing will be held via telephone and an appearance is only required if you have children under the age of 18. On the...
What is a Binding Child Support Agreement?
A Binding Child Support Agreement (“BCSA”) is a private contract between parents which outlines each of their specific financial obligations and entitlements to child support. The agreement may make provision for payment of school fees, textbooks, uniforms, private...
Can I seek a ‘custody arrangement’ for our family pet?
Whilst most consider their pet a member of the family strictly speaking the law classifies an animal as an item of property. It is very common for parties to a separation to negotiate either a transfer of ownership or a ‘custody’ like agreement regarding the family...
Benefits Of Family Dispute Mediation
Family disputes can be emotionally draining and complex, often leading to extended conflicts that can have lasting negative impacts on all parties involved. In such scenarios, seeking a resolution through legal proceedings can exacerbate tensions and escalate the...
The Notice of Risk and Child Abuse – A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family Law Courts of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCOA’) requires a variety of documents be filed with it when you are in Court for a family law matter, whether parenting, property, child support or divorce. Nevett Ford presents a series of brief guides to common...
The Genuine Steps Certificate – A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family Law Courts of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCOA’) requires a variety of documents be filed with it when you are in Court for a family law matter, whether parenting, property, child support or divorce. Nevett Ford presents a series of brief guides to common...
The Initiating Application or Response – A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family Law Courts of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCOA’) requires a variety of documents be filed with it when you are in Court for a family law matter, whether parenting, property, child support or divorce. Nevett Ford presents a series of brief guides to common...
The Financial Statement – A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family Law Courts of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCOA’) requires a variety of documents be filed with it when you are in Court for a family law matter, whether parenting, property, child support or divorce. Nevett Ford presents a series of brief guides to common...
How are inherited assets treated in family law matters?
When separated couples seek to divide up their assets, the question of how to divide up inherited assets could be a complex one – because there isn’t a simple formula. In deciding how to treat assets inherited by a party in a family law property settlement proceeding,...
The Affidavit – A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Family Law Courts of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCOA’) requires a variety of documents be filed with it when you are in Court for a family law matter, whether parenting, property, child support or divorce. Nevett Ford presents a series of brief guides to common...
When is my pre-nup at risk of a challenge? – Duress
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has power to ‘set aside’ or cancel a financial agreement in a variety of circumstances. In this series, we explore some of the common ways that these agreements can be challenged. If there is conduct that amounted to...
When is my pre-nup at risk of a challenge? – Won’t somebody please think of the children
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has power to ‘set aside’ or cancel a financial agreement in a variety of circumstances. In this series, we explore some of the common ways that these agreements can be challenged. The Court can set aside a pre-nup if,...
Stamp duty exemptions for current and former spouses or domestic partners
When you transfer property between you and your ex as part of a property division, you may not turn your mind to the issue of whether stamp duty might apply to certain transactions. Stamp duty is the tax paid to the State Government upon the transfer of property,...
When is my pre-nup at risk of a challenge? When the agreement cannot practicably be carried out
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has power to ‘set aside’ or cancel a financial agreement in a variety of circumstances. In this series, we explore some of the common ways that these agreements can be challenged. A financial agreement may be...
When is my pre-nup at risk of a challenge? Not meeting the legal requirements.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has power to ‘set aside’ or cancel a financial agreement in a variety of circumstances. In this series, we explore some of the common ways that these agreements can be challenged. A pre-nup or post-nup needs to be...
Are prenups only for the rich and famous?
Jeff Bezos’s engagement to Lauren Sanchez sparked headlines in the entertainment world when Lauren Sanchez was seen with a rumored 2.5 million (USD) engagement ring. The burning question in the legal world was whether a prenup would be entered into between Benzo and...
When is my pre-nup at risk of a challenge? Defrauding a Creditor.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has power to ‘set aside’ or cancel a financial agreement in a variety of circumstances. In this series, we explore some of the common ways that these agreements can be challenged. If you entered an agreement with the...