Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, often a property settlement will need to take place to divide the assets of the relationship. One crucial factor the Court will need to determine is what are the future needs of each of the parties.
The Family Court has multiple specialised ‘lists’ where family law matters are heard. The Magellan List is one of these specialised lists which offers a focused case management pathway for the cases which involve the most vulnerable children to ensure that they are dealt with as effectively and efficiently as possible.
There are various factors to consider when dealing with farms in family law property settlement, including how farms are treated, what the farm comprises and its ownership structure, and whether the farm will need to be sold.
In today’s globalised world, it is becoming increasingly common for individuals to own property overseas such as real estate, funds in international bank accounts or international shareholdings. So, what happens to overseas assets after separation or divorce?
Where parents cannot agree to parenting arrangements outside of Court, they can make an application to the Court to make a decision. The Court is only able to make orders that are in the “best interests of the children”.
If you’re thinking of separating, there are some steps you can take to prepare for your separation which may help make the process less stressful for you and your partner whilst also protecting your family law interests.
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.
There is a wide variety of publicly funded and private services available that can help your children during and following separation from your former partner.