After working out the asset pool, the next step in a family law property division is an assessment of the contributions made to the asset pool. Please see our blog about the asset pool … [Read more...] about What are ‘financial contributions’? The second step in a family law property division
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What does disclosure mean in family law matters?
If you have separated from your spouse or defacto partner, you might receive a letter from their solicitor asking you to provide ‘disclosure’ or documents which evidence all of your income, assets, … [Read more...] about What does disclosure mean in family law matters?
The four-step approach to family law financial settlements
When considering a division of property in a family law dispute, the Family Court of Australia generally adopts a four-step process: Step one: work out the asset pool. This means listing all of … [Read more...] about The four-step approach to family law financial settlements
Do I need a divorce? What is the correct term for my family law matter?
As a solicitor, I often have potential new clients call me and ask ‘the price for a divorce’. Experience has taught me that it is always sensible to respond asking ‘do you want the order from the … [Read more...] about Do I need a divorce? What is the correct term for my family law matter?
