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The Major Complex Financial Proceedings (MCFP) List provides a specialised pathway within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for matters that require a higher level of expertise, case management and judicial oversight.
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Complex Property Settlements: Why the MCFP List Matters
The Major Complex Financial Proceedings (MCFP) List provides a specialised pathway within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for matters that require a higher level of expertise, case management and judicial oversight.
What Can I Do If My Ex Partner Is Hiding Assets?
If someone suspects their ex-partner is not disclosing or hiding something non-disclosure, there are legal steps that can be taken to protect that party’s interests and achieve a just and equitable settlement.
Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for your Binding Financial Agreement – The role of your Lawyer
A key requirement for a Binding Financial Agreement (also known as a “BFA”) to be enforceable is that each party must receive independent legal advice, which is formally confirmed through a signed statement (“Certificate of Independence”). But what does this mean in practice, and what exactly does a Lawyer do in this process?
Shinohara & Shinohara: What Accountants Need to Know About Addbacks After the 2024 Family Law Changes
More than ever before, after separation assets are at risk of disposal without recourse for the wronged spouse.
How to Minimise your Family Law Legal Fees
By implementing these strategies, you can significantly reduce your legal costs and achieve a more efficient and less stressful resolution of your Family Law matter.
Dividing Property After a De Facto Relationship Ends: What You Need to Know
This article is for anyone who has been in a de facto relationship and is now separated or considering separation.
Family Court Proceedings: What to Do If You’ve Been Served
This article is for anyone who has received Family Law Court documents and needs clear guidance on their next steps.
Why Is It Important to Know If You’re in a De Facto Relationship in Australian Family Law?
In Australian Family Law, knowing whether you are in a de facto relationship is crucial because it determines your legal rights and responsibilities if the relationship ends.
Military and Police personnel – two key considerations when navigating a parenting dispute and why you need an experienced Family Lawyer.
Being in the Military or Police or being the ex-spouse of someone in the Military or Police comes with a unique set of challenges, specifically when it comes to regular relocation.
The 4 Biggest Risks of Not Formalising Your Family Law Property Settlement
If you do not formalise your property division by way of an Application for Consent Orders or a Binding Financial Agreement, you will find yourself exposed to a number of high-risk situations that could affect your financial future.
Does My Income Affect My Family Law Property Settlement?
It is not unusual for one party to sacrifice their career in order to raise the family while the other continues to progress their career, earn a higher income and become the breadwinner.
The Top 4 things Business Owners should do when Separating
If you and your former partner own a business and are going through a separation there are 4 important aspects, unique to your circumstances that you should consider.
