When separated parents agree on the future parenting arrangements for their children they do not need to go to Court for the agreement to be recognised. They have two options to reflect their agreement: enter a Parenting Plan; or enter [...]
Property adjustment proceedings – Husband’s mother’s Will altered The recently upheld appeal of GAU v GAV [2014] QCA 308 shines the spotlight on an incapacitated testator’s Will being changed, despite the effect a change may have on property adjustment proceedings in a [...]
We’ve all heard the media hype surrounding the Canberra couple, Nick and Sarah Jensen, who pledged to divorce if same sex marriage is legalised in Australia. In essence the couple, who claim to have a perfectly intact marriage and intend [...]
Part 2 of our 2 part series on legally binding de facto and matrimonial property matters:- Considering Binding Financial Agreements Last week, we reminded you that if you want to fully and finally resolve matrimonial or de facto property matters, you need [...]
Part 1 of our 2 part series on legally binding de facto and matrimonial property matters:- Considering Consent Orders You need a Court Order or Binding Financial Agreement to have a legally effective property settlement. It is important to formalise [...]
We keep fish in our pond here. Goldfish. They are such good company – colourful, silent, sinuous and sociable. Many of our clients keep pets. Mostly dogs and cats, some horses, guinea pigs, mice, birds and snakes. Each to their [...]
There was a report in the press recently about a young man dying and his wife inheriting the whole of his estate under the terms of his will. Nothing remarkable there? Well, there was actually because the young man had [...]
In October 2014, the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia considered an appeal in relation to a post separation lottery win by the Wife of $6 million. The winning ticket had been purchased by the Wife from monies [...]
