Two recent Full Court cases highlight the practical implications of the 2021 court merger for family law cases.
1 April 2022 will see a significant change in the visibility of the superannuation entitlements of parties seeking a property settlement, once amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)...
Earlier this year, Federal Parliament passed legislation that would amalgamate the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia into one court known as the Federal Circuit...
The term 'equal shared parental responsibility' is commonly used in family law matters involving children and is often confused with the term 'equal time'.
An Australian couple has implored the Federal Government to increase international flight caps to enable them to return from Ukraine after travelling to Kiev for the birth of their twin...
Family lawyers are no strangers to complex trust structures. It is common, especially in large asset pools, for assets to be held in trusts in order to achieve a variety...
Couples who have children and separate face a number of parenting challenges: who should children live with? What arrangements should be in place for children to spend time with the...
American citizen Meghan Markle's wedding at Windsor Castle over the weekend may just be the world's most famous 'destination wedding' to date. But not all destination weddings have a happy...
If your marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, the outcome of your property settlement can be significantly affected by tax and stamp duty consequences. Understanding which taxes and duties...
If you own a business and your marriage or de facto relationship has broken down, a business valuation will be a key component in negotiating a property settlement with your...
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