by Straits Lawyers | May 16, 2022 | Family Law, Law
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) regulates matters relating to property division upon the separation of two parties. Most married or de facto partners procure assets such as real estate and motor vehicles throughout the time of their relationship....
by Straits Lawyers | Mar 1, 2022 | Family Law, Law
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnfortunately, domestic violence is prevalent in Australian families and often leads to family breakdowns. Domestic violence issues are dealt with seriously during a family breakdown, especially in a family law proceeding. In the realm of...
by Straits Lawyers | Feb 18, 2022 | Family Law
Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring a family law property settlement, each party has a duty to make full and frank disclosures of their financial circumstances. Rule 6.06 of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court Rules 2021 provide a comprehensive list of what types of...
by Straits Lawyers | Feb 16, 2022 | Family Law
Reading Time: 3 minutesPart VIII of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the ‘Act’) sets out the relevant provisions regarding how property interests should be altered for married couples. For de-facto couples, the applicable provisions for property settlement...
by Straits Lawyers | Feb 11, 2022 | Family Law
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are multiple factors to take into consideration before attempting to contest a Will. Firstly, it must be determined whether you, the applicant, is eligible for contesting under the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 (SA). Section 6 of...
by Straits Lawyers | Feb 4, 2022 | Family Law
Reading Time: 3 minutesUnder section 61DA of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), there is a presumption of equal shared parental responsibility when making parenting orders. This means when the Court is deciding a parenting matter, they must presume that it is in the best...
