Family Law and Divorce

A guide to the most common reasons for challenging a will, covering Capacity, Coercion, Improper Execution and Family Provision and more.

The perception of trusts in Family Law may be on the brink of change following the recent ruling in Woodcock & Woodcock [2021]. The Court was asked to determine whether a beneficiary’s interest in a discretionary trust could be considered an asset included in the joint asset pool of the parties.

When getting divorced, if your household income is larger than $250,000 a year or your total net worth is over $2.5 million combined? You’ll need someone more specific than a general divorce solicitor.

Even when divorces are amicable, a divorce lawyer should always be used to ensure that the division of assets is fair and legal – especially in Australia, where the law around property division can be complicated.

Usually, to obtain a passport for a child under the age of 18 years, both parents or any other person who has parental responsibility for that child must provide consent by signing the child’s passport application. But what can you do if the kid’s other parent is absent, hard to reach or just being difficult?

When high net-worth couples decide to get a divorce, they often face the challenge of dividing their assets. In some cases, one or both parties may try to hide assets in order to keep them out of the divorce settlement. This can lead to a complicated and time-consuming process, as well as unfair outcomes for the other party.

The Courts are Re-Vamping and making the Biggest Changes seen in a Generation – how will this Immediately Affect You and your Family Court Proceedings.

Why Divorce For The Wealthy Is Different and 3 Biggest Divorces 3 Biggest Divorces Anna Murdoch Man divorce from Rupert Murdoch. Anna awarded $1.7 Billion (in 1999) Jocelyn…

In Breakdown of a Relationship Get Advice as to your Personal Position Before You Proceed If you are in a marriage or de-facto relationship that…