by nevettford | Jan 9, 2019 | Family Law
The valuation of assets is a critical part of family law property settlements and divisions. Lawyers and clients are not usually property value experts, whether in the industry of real estate, businesses, cars or jewellery. You would be surprised how many people...
by nevettford | Sep 18, 2018 | Family Law
Under Australian family law, pets are considered property. But for many people pets are more than property and often considered a member of the family. One of the hardest problems to solve at the end of a relationship or marriage can be who gets to keep the pet cat,...
by nevettford | Jan 22, 2018 | Family Law
It is a prevailing shorthand for many family lawyers that a starting point in a property division for clients is to work out what each party had at the beginning of the relationship, apply a percentage to what they have now, and estimate that your contributions...
by nevettford | Jun 28, 2017 | Family Law
$93 million dollars! The Age today made headlines with this splashy article about ongoing legal battle that was brought before the Family Court of Australia. The parties have been given the pseudonyms of Mr and Ms Wills, and you can read their case here...
