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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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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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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If your divorce is not going well, you need to take action now before it is too late. The consequences of a poor property settlement or unworkable parenting orders will have drastic and long term consequence for your life and that of your children. Can I change my divorce lawyer? If you are feeling ignored …
With the merger on 1 September 2021 of the the Family Court of Australia (FCoA) and Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) to create the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), there are also new Family Law Rules and a new Family Law Central Practice Direction. These have set out the family law …
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Background The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has published its Family Law Case Management bible, the Central Practice Direction, which outlines the core principles applicable to family law proceedings and establishes a consistent national case management system. The merger of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia …
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Going to court is a difficult experience for most people, especially for people dealing with the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship. Here we provide you with our top practical suggestions for success in family law litigation. 1. Litigation is not the end of negotiation. Some people think that litigation begins when negotiation …
Updated: April 2021 – Case Study – successful settlement in PPP500 case. There is good news for parties to a family law property dispute where the net asset pool is under $500,000 with the launch of a new pilot pilot programme running in Brisbane, Parramatta, Adelaide and Melbourne registries of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. If you are in a property dispute where the net asset pool is under $500,000 there is now a quicker and more cost effective pathway.
If one parent has sole parental responsibility, then they may on their own proceed to enrol the child where they consider is best for them. But what of the common situation of parents who have shared parental responsibility but are unable to agree as to schooling, whether this be in relation to a new enrolment or changing schools?
