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EMPOWERING YOU TO MOVE FORWARD, CONFIDENTLY
Who keeps the farming enterprise and land?
What happens on separation when a husband has been a farmer his entire life and has introduced substantial farming assets into the relationship?
Does a representation to own a farm constitute “property” available for division between a separated couple?
Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) Family Law Courts have jurisdiction to make orders to divide the interests of parties in their property. The first step is to identify the existing legal and equitable interests of the parties in property. However, what constitutes “property”?
Anxious about your first consultation with a family lawyer? Preparation is key.
Separation can be challenging enough – let alone seeing a family lawyer which can feel very formal and intimidating.
As impossible as it might seem, our role is to help you feel comfortable and to help you work through the challenges – we do the heavy lifting for you.
With that in mind, knowing how you can prepare for your initial consultation can provide some comfort beforehand. It may also mean we can help you to identify your goals to move through this difficult time and to provide an early preliminary assessment.
Do I need a family lawyer and how do I choose?
For many the festive period is a time of excitement - lights, carols, traditions, shared food and indulgences, holiday get togethers – leading to hearts full of joy and precious memories.
For others the festive period can be difficult, strained and lonely. It is not uncommon over this period for considerable reflection to lead to major life decisions, like separation.
A de facto relationship or just “friends with benefits”?
If you are in a de facto relationship with a person of the same or another gender and you separate, you can claim a property division under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).
What then when two people share many aspects of their lives but do not live together?
New hope for the Family Law system?
On 1 September 2021 the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia merged to form a new court known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.