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Category: Property Settlement
Can I claim more assets years after separation or divorce?
Here, we explore the purpose and implications of formally recording your property settlement and the risks that may arise if you do not finalise all financial ties with your ex-partner.
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Disclosure in family law matters
Disclosure is a term used in family law proceedings that basically means providing all relevant information and documents to the other party. It is sometimes referred to as ‘full and frank disclosure’, and parties have an obligation to provide disclosure in both financial and parenting matters.
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Time limits for property settlement and spousal maintenance
In family law matters, strict time limits apply to commence property settlement and spousal maintenance negotiations. The time limits will differ depending on whether you were married or in a de facto relationship.
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What is a Conciliation Conference in family law matters?
In this blog, we explore Conciliation Conferences as a means to negotiating your family law dispute without going to trial.
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Was it a gift or a loan? The difference is critical in family law property settlement
Determining whether money or property received during a relationship is classified as a gift or a loan, can affect the outcome of any property settlement negotiations after separation.
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Compliance with Family Law Financial Orders
Once Orders about property or spousal maintenance or adult child maintenance are made, referred to as Financial Orders, they are legally binding on both parties.
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Caveats in family law
Caveats can be a great tool to protect your interests before or while formalising a property settlement. This article explores how caveats work in Australia, and in Victoria in particular, and how they can be used in family law proceedings.
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What tax consequences do I have to consider when contemplating a family law property settlement?
A very important aspect of family law property settlements that is often overlooked is the tax and duty consequences of parties retaining or disposing of assets as part of a property settlement.
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