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Answering all your Family Law questions about Separation Planning, Divorce, Parenting Arrangements, Property Division, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance.
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Family Violence – What can I do?
Family violence and domestic violence is becoming an ever-increasing issue in Australia. Unfortunately for some individuals they are extremely fearful of their partner and the separation process. Below is a list of ideas and things to consider for anyone that is in a family violence situation or relationship.
How to protect the Family Business from the impact of separation
Divorce is never going to be a simple process. When a family business in involved, it invariably becomes quite messy.
Specific Family Law Issues for Military personnel when facing a relationship breakdown
At Delaney Roberts Family Lawyers, we take particular pride in assisting our Defence Force community. We have more than 12 years of experience helping numerous Defence Force personnel and their families.
How is Superannuation dealt with in a Family Law property division?
All the property of the parties is required to be included in the matrimonial property pool available for division between the parties. This includes each of the party’s superannuation entitlements, which may form a large part of the property pool.
The importance of a business valuation in a Family Law property division
When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, the family business becomes a central issue in the resolution of the property division between the parties.
Transgender children and the Family Court
In support of Transgender Day of Visibility, it is timely to look at the progress in the Family Court over the last several years regarding transgender children and their legal right to access medical treatment.
The 7 steps to keeping your home after separation
“I have separated from my partner. I want to keep our jointly owned home and pay out my ex partner. What do I need to do?”
What is Child Support?
Child Support can be very confusing to understand and can cause ongoing tension between separated parents, especially as Child Support is payable until a child turns 18 or finishes high school (whichever happens later).
What about my Self Managed Super Fund?
Many couples choose to invest in their superannuation via a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund, rather than in the usual types of superannuation funds such as industry funds.
Was it a Gift or a Loan?
For those lucky enough to receive such help, it is important to think about how this money may be treated in the event of a separation.
Do I need a Lawyer to assist with my Family Law matter?
Family Law is not as black and white as other areas of law so it makes sense to have someone by your side who only does Family Law matters and can provide you with practical advice to assist you to navigate and resolve your issues.
What is Family Law?
Family Law includes many complex and intersecting legal issues which arise due to the existence of family relationships.
