A commonly held fear is that becoming involved with someone results in that party becoming entitled to half of the assets brought into the relationship by the other, upon a later split. Fortunately, there is no blanket approach imposing a 50/50 split.
The portrayal in some U.S. based legal television series, of a pre-nuptial agreement protecting the family fortune of the wealthy intended-spouse from the clutches of the poor one, is simplistic at best.
In this blog we look at the circumstances in which a relationship between two people who aren’t married but live in the same residence, part or all of the time, could be considered to be a de facto relationship under Australian family law.
Murray Crawford recounts matters handled by the firm where estranged spouses have allegedly installed spyware onto mobile phones without the knowledge or consent of the phone user.
As lawyers, we have often had to caution clients wanting to relocate the children to another geographical area, about the prospect that the other parent could obtain a “relocation order” requiring them to come back again.
The use of the terms ‘custody’ and ‘access’ relating to children in the Family Court have been used for many years but have become somewhat redundant in recent times.
CLO Lawyers is a family dispute law firm – our family lawyers help people affected by separation or divorce to sort out family disputes.
CLO Lawyers is a divorce law firm that understands the painful and distressing responses that you may experience as a result of a relationship breakdown. We provide support and guidance to help you navigate the legal issues arising from your separation and help with information about support services you can access.
Child support payments are calculated according to an administrative formula that uses a shared income approach and is based on research into the cost of raising children in Australia.Can your ex-partner make a financial claim against the assets you divided informally after separation? 
If your settlement was not finalised in accordance with family law requirements, a second bite of the cherry is possible. And that inheritance or Oz Lotto win received after separation is up for grabs!
