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December 5, 2016

Can a person lose property if their spouse becomes bankrupt?

With the introduction of the Bankruptcy and Family Law Legislation Amendment Act 2005(Cth)(the Amendment) afforded non-bankrupt spouses greater protections […]

December 5, 2016

What effect does marriage have on a will?

Generally speaking, when a person gets married, any will made before the marriage will be revoked. However, wills […]

December 5, 2016

Are homemaker and parental duties considered as non-financial contributions?

The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) requires the court to take into account contributions made in the capacity […]

December 5, 2016

What are the indicators that demonstrate there has been a change in the marital relationship

There is of course no uniform way in which marriages should be conducted, and the law does not […]

December 5, 2016

When does a person have a reasonable excuse to contravene a parenting order?

There may be instances where the court may consider that there is a “reasonable excuse” for contravention of […]

December 5, 2016

Can I serve an application for divorce if my spouse is in another country?

If the respondent is based in another country, it is important to find out whether Australia has an […]

December 5, 2016

Divorce laws in Australia

Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act), the only grounds for divorce in Australia is if […]

December 5, 2016

An introduction to enforceable agreements before, during, and after a marriage

The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) outlines the following type of enforceable agreements: caring for children; […]

December 5, 2016

Property maintenance after the end of a de facto relationship

Part VIIIAB of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) outlines how financial matters are to be […]

December 5, 2016

What are the laws relating to voluntary and mandatory reporting for child abuse?

It’s generally accepted that parents are responsible for the care, protection and upbringing of a child. Matters to […]

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