Family Law
Can My Spouse Delay a Divorce Property Settlement?
Working out a divorce property settlement when a relationship ends is one of the most important steps in getting your life back on track. It can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with the emotional fallout of separation. Questions about who keeps the home, how the super is split, and when everything has to…
Read MoreCan 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 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 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 may be able to…
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. Is it part of a property settlement agreement and can you withdraw a Family Trust distribution before an agreement is…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Rights as A Grandparent?
When a relationship fails, it’s often a turbulent time for parents and children. While working out care arrangements for children, it’s common for the rights of a grandparent to be left out of the conversation and subsequent decisions. This is particularly true if you have a tenuous relationship with your daughter or son. Grandparents often…
Read MoreAre You Anxious About Your Custody Arrangement?
While a shared custody arrangement might seem like the best choice for everyone involved after separation, it is not always easy. Learning how to deal with being separated from your children when it’s the other parents turn to have access can be just as devastating and challenging, if not more so, than the separation from…
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