Can Safety Concerns Affect a Custody Agreement in Victoria?
How Safety Concerns Influence Child Custody Arrangements In a divorce or separation, the goal is to create simple custody arrangements, often called ‘spend time arrangements,’ that allow both parents to spend time with their children. However, what happens when one parent doesn’t believe that the other parent can provide a safe environment for their child(ren)?…
Read MoreEstate Planning Checklist: 6 Steps to Protecting Your Assets and Your Family’s Future
Estate planning is an important aspect of preparing for the future. In this process, you make decisions and legally formalise the management of your assets in the event of your passing or becoming unable to make decisions for yourself. By creating a comprehensive estate plan, you ensure peace of mind, knowing that your family and…
Read MoreDo Family Law Courts View Financial Contributions and Homemakers as Equal in Property Disputes?
The way the family law court perceives financial contributions and the role of homemakers in property disputes has sparked intense debate. The big question in these disputes is whether family law courts treat financial contributions and homemakers’ contributions equally when dividing property. It involves evaluating and valuing non-financial contributions like homemaking, child-rearing and household management,…
Read MoreClaiming Bankruptcy to Stop a Property Settlement – What You Need to Know
If a de facto spouse tried to frustrate, or prevent, a property settlement by claiming bankruptcy, it would likely leave you feeling disappointed and annoyed. For many families in Swan Hill and across Victoria, the idea of claiming bankruptcy during a separation raises serious concerns about fairness and financial security. Witnessing someone deliberately using bankruptcy…
Read MoreWhat is The Role of an Executor in Estate Planning?
If you’ve worked hard to build up your assets, you understand how important it is to plan for the future. After all, you might have a business, investments, property, or other valuable or special items to consider. And you need someone you know and trust to take care of everything you’ve worked hard for when…
Read MoreThe Role of a Property Conveyancer in Property Transfers
When it comes to buying or selling property, the legal process can be overwhelming. That’s why having a property conveyancer can make all the difference. Find out how a property conveyancer can help you in your property transaction in this article.
Read MoreHow Do You Know If You’re in A De-Facto Relationship?
The concept of a de-facto relationship isn’t new, and you’ve probably heard the phrase many times before. Working out whether you’re in a de-facto relationship can be complex and at times confusing, but it can also be an important factor when it comes to separation. So, let’s take a look at what being in a…
Read MoreChoosing or Changing Schools After Separation
Choosing which school your child will attend is a big decision for every parent, and if you have separated from your partner, it gets even more complex. After a separation, there are lots of things to consider from custody arrangements to financial agreements, and on top of all this you will need to decide on…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Spousal Maintenance
So, you have separated from your partner and now you’re wondering how you’ll make ends meet. Financial stress after separation is one of the most challenging aspects of separation or divorce. On top of dividing assets, you must rearrange your lifestyle to fit into an often significantly smaller budget. Spousal maintenance is the financial support…
Read MoreCan Family Trusts Affect Your Property Settlement Agreement?
So, you’ve separated from your spouse, and you have a Family Trust. It’s no secret that having a Family Trust can complicate property settlement negotiations, and you might find yourself wondering how it all works. Yes — a Family Trust can affect your property settlement agreement if you or your former partner have control over…
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