The Introduction of the Family Law Amendment Act

The Introduction of the Family Law Amendment Act

On 6 May 2024, the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (FLAA) came into effect.  The FLAA introduced a range of changes, most of which effect parenting matters. The FLAA sets out new laws relating to what the Court must consider when determining “what is in the child’s best...
What is a Financial Agreement?

What is a Financial Agreement?

A Financial Agreement is a document that sets out in advance how the property of a marriage or a de facto relationship will be dealt with in the event of a separation. It can prevent either party from bringing a claim against the other for a property settlement...

Trust and Property Settlement

A trust is not a separate entity and cannot be a party to a legal proceeding. It’s a versatile structure that many people can use to their advantage for a broad range of business activities. You can use trusts with a trading function, hold shares in an operating...

Why Formalise Property Settlement?

Formal finalisation can take the format of a Binding Financial Agreement which requires each party to obtain independent legal advice, or Consent Orders which are registered with the court and reviewed by a registrar. Each option requires disclosure to be undertaken...

Grandparents and Grandchildren – The Legal Position

“Young people need something stable to hang on to – a culture connection, a sense of their own past, a hope for their own future. Most of all they need what Grandparents can give them.” – Jay Kessler It is thought of as a “right of passage” for parents to evolve into...