Common Family Legal Issues in South Australia
Putting children front and centre of legal family matters Family issues such as divorce, property settlement, and parenting arrangements can be complex and emotionally draining. During similar ordeals, the children’s best interests cannot be put aside, especially that prioritising them is mandated in parenting orders. On divorce Divorce legally ends a marriage but requires separate arrangements […]
Options when Struggling with Marriage Breakdown
When intimidation is bordering on deprivation The introduction of coercive control as a criminal offense under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 addresses patterns of abusive behavior that isolate and exploit a partner. Meanwhile, the ‘no-fault’ divorce provision under the Family Law Act 1975 allows couples to divorce based on a year of […]
Checklist for Property Settlement when Separating
Protecting yourself and your children during separation. When separating, it’s crucial to address not only the division of assets and liabilities but also financial, maintenance, and future claims. Key considerations include the impact on children, access to joint accounts, and the handling of outstanding debts and bills. Post-separation Arrangements Spouse maintenance claims might persist post-separation, […]
Child Support After Parental Separation
Need child support assessment and calculation? Child support in Australia, managed by the Department of Social Services and Services Australia, ensures that children receive financial support from separated parents based on a formula considering both parents’ combined income and contributions. Factors for Support calculations Support calculations use a formula based on combined parental income, financial […]
How to Protect your Wealth as a Spouse
Considering financial agreements, aka prenup? To protect your wealth as a spouse in Australia, consider drafting a financial agreement (prenup) that outlines property settlements and maintenance. Professional legal advice is crucial in creating a robust agreement to minimize the risk of it being set aside. Childcare not included Financial agreements help protect assets and property […]
Applying for a Divorce in Australia
What do you and your lawyers need to know? In Australia, couples seeking a divorce must have lived separately for at least 12 months and may need to provide evidence if separated under the same roof. Arrangements for children and property settlements are also key considerations in the divorce process. Living Separately and Apart If […]
Property Settlement Valuation
How do you obtain accurate and fair property valuation? In property settlements, couples must appoint a licensed property appraiser to determine the fair market value of their home. They should agree on this appointment and provide comprehensive information to the appraiser. Take the first step Agree on and appoint an appraiser and provide them with […]