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For decades, if you were going through a separation, there was a well-known, if sometimes frustrating, rule of thumb. If your ex-partner...

Real change in family violence law doesn’t come through dramatic announcements. It happens through court decisions that demand clear...

How does experiencing family violence affect the division of assets when a relationship breaks down? This is a critical question for many...

If you're a pet owner facing separation, you'll be happy to hear that the law is catching up with how much our animals mean to us. Soon,...

Spousal maintenance is a financial obligation that may arise after a relationship ends, requiring one partner to provide financial...

In Western Australia, Family Court Judges can, and do, send litigants to prison but it is far rarer than you might think. In court room...

Family law matters can be emotionally charged and legally intricate, especially when it comes to determining arrangements for children or...

In Family Law, disclosing cryptocurrency holdings is crucial (Rule 13.04). Extreme volatility adds complexity; fair division is essential.

In family law matters involving separation or divorce, parties often reach "in-principle" agreements as a first step toward resolving...

Capital Gains Tax ("CGT") stands as a significant consideration in family court proceedings, governed by the provisions of the Income Tax...

Enforcement proceedings are a crucial part of the family law legal process, ensuring that court orders are not just formalities but are...

Many people label Bitcoin as “fake internet money”. Others (myself included) believe it to be the great leap in monetary technology that...

Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) are somewhat controversial in the world of family law, stemming from their dual nature of empowering...

The Court has recently introduced a novel case management pathway known as Priority Property Pools under $500,000 cases, or PPP500 cases...

Pre-action procedures in family law property disputes are a crucial first step when a marriage or de facto relationship comes to an end...

Facing the financial complexities of a relationship breakdown is an overwhelming and multifaceted challenge for all parties involved. Not...

In the realm of family law, disputes often arise over the division of assets following the dissolution of a marriage or relationship. One...

System abuse is a form of domestic violence that occurs when the perpetrator manipulates a system to control, intimidate, or harm their...

The duty of disclosure is a legal requirement that applies to the parties involved in family law proceedings in Australia. It requires...

If you have separated from your spouse or de facto, you will need to divide up the asset pool of the relationship. Before you can settle,...