Subpoenas play a very important role in discovering evidence and information in family law matters, especially when the other party is not complying with requests for information. There is a lot of work involved in applying for, filing, and serving a subpoena, which...
A parenting plan is an informal written parenting agreement that includes parenting and care arrangements for children but has not been formally approved by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFC). Parenting orders (or consent orders) are written...
The division of assets after a couple has separated can be finalised by way of financial agreement, consent orders or proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) requires parties to make genuine efforts to resolve...
There can be significant differences in the taxation consequences of certain family law related orders or settlements and deciding who keeps what. Unique opportunities in the family law environment can enable a couple to lawfully restructure their business and...
Separating couples involved in a family law property settlement are often under emotional and financial pressure. When one or both parties are involved in a business, this can add additional stress and complexity to the division of property. A business interest,...
Once a married or deface couple separates, their superannuation (Super) is treated as property of the marriage or relationship under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA) and the value of the couples’ Super benefits will be taken into account when determining a property...
