Did you know that superannuation can be split without obtaining a court order, by using a financial agreement instead. You may not need to split your super following separation, but if you do, it can be split in one of two ways: How to split super Step 1: Work out how much super you both …
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These are the top 30 questions Australians ask about divorce: These are the top 30 questions Australians ask about divorce. Your situation is unique, get the right answers which apply to your specific situation. To make a confidential, no-obligation inquiry, please use our secured and encrypted New Client Form.
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a binding financial agreement (BFA), is a legal document that outlines how a couple’s assets and finances will be divided in the event of separation or divorce. In Australia, prenuptial agreements are recognized by law and can be a useful tool for protecting each partner’s assets and financial interests. …
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What is parental alienation? Parental alienation is a serious issue that can arise in family law cases when one parent attempts to undermine or interfere with the relationship between the other parent and their children. This can have significant and long-lasting negative effects on the children, the targeted parent, and the family as a whole. …
A breach of parenting orders is considered a very serious contravention in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). The objects of the family law and its underlying principles are to ensure that a parent who is entitled to spend time with their child ought to be able to do so. Failing to Comply …
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In the matter of Candle & Falkner [2021] FedCFamC1A 102, Jano Family Law were successful in an appeal made by the husband against final property orders in a high net worth family law property litigation matter. The grounds of appeal set out by the husband challenged the primary judge’s: The Court in it’s summary noted …
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Divorce property settlement is one thing you want to avoid making mistakes in. Family law property disputes are absolutely critical to your financial well-being and future. I have been a lawyer since 2005 and over the years I have seen how some people managed to make a mess of their family law property settlement. Often …
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In Falkner & Candle [2021] FedCFamC1F 66, Jano Family Law enforced payment of a family law judgement award of $604,168 where the wife sought a partial stay of property settlement orders requiring her to pay money to the husband. When the wife defaulted in her obligation to pay the judgement sum in full, having made …
Major financial proceedings in family law are defined as matters which involve a contested net asset pool of $20 million or more. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has launched a Major Complex Financial Proceedings List to more efficiently deal with commercially complex financial family law cases. Without effective case management, family law …
When you come to think about what is a just and equitable property settlement in your situation, you will probably quickly conclude that the law seems to provide you with very little guidance. Your research has led you to understand that your property settlement should be “just and equitable” but how do you translate this into an actionable percentage (%) or dollar ($) amount?
In the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) there are new rules, new forms and new procedures. The pre-action procedures explain what steps a family law litigant must take before starting Court proceedings. You need to certify that you have made a genuine attempt to settle the matter. You do this by filing …
The website of the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) has gone live. Follow this link to the website. On the new FCFCOA website you will find new Forms, new Practice Directions and some useful videos such as the video below. Jano Family Law provides top quality, fixed fee, family law services. …
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