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.
on Monday, 15 June 2020
| Posted in: Property Settlement | Family Law
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.
on Monday, 15 June 2020
| Posted in: Property Settlement | Family Law
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.
on Friday, 12 June 2020
| Posted in: Property Settlement | 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.
on Saturday, 13 June 2020
| Posted in: Property Settlement | Family Law
A common question in property settlement matters is whether property acquired or improved by one party following separation is available for division between both the parties.
on Friday, 12 June 2020
| Posted in: Property Settlement
Although it is tedious, failing to disclose a piece of relevant and material financial information could be fatal to the settlement, especially when there is a small property pool.
on Monday, 02 March 2020
| Posted in: Property Settlement
Whether you have been married or living as a de facto couple and regardless of the duration of your relationship, separation is a painful and disruptive time.
Negotiating and finalising property settlement arrangements can be complex and emotionally draining. While the majority of couples resolve things satisfactory and move on with their lives, it does take time.
on Tuesday, 21 August 2018
| Posted in: Property Settlement
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!
on Friday, 01 June 2018
| Posted in: Property Settlement | Family Law