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This is only a very brief summary of the Family Court process.Want to know more? Contact our specialist family lawyers for a first free consultation. Author: Gabriella Arvanitis, Associate Lawyer, Family LawService: Family Law
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You may have recently separated, and are having discussions with your former partner regarding the ongoing arrangements for your children. If you are able to reach agreement, you will be faced with the option to sign up to a parenting plan, or obtain formal court orders. What is a Consent
Author: Gabriella Arvanitis, Associate Lawyer, Family LawService: Family Law
The short answer is that a property settlement can take place immediately following separation, there being no need to wait for a formal divorce. Importantly, if married, any application for property settlement must be made within 12 months of your divorce or two years the date of separation for de
We find that people often confuse the process of divorce with the process of separating and adjusting property interests. The two issues are completely separate. You do not have to wait until you are divorced, to negotiate a property settlement with your former spouse. After separating, we recommend negotiating or
Whilst the formal requirements of valid will include the requirement that the will be in writing, the legislation does provide dispensing power in circumstances where the testamentary wishes can otherwise be proved. As to what constitutes writing, Wills have been found to be valid despite having been written on such
Wills may be challenged in certain circumstances , the task is to get the right result. Justice Young of the Supreme Court expressed the following opinion in determining the extent to which a court should interfere with a testator’s will:“…. In Australia there is freedom of a person to leave
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