Divorce Archives - Equilaw Solicitors

26 Oct 2020

Spending time with your kids this Christmas Holidays?

Divorce, Family Law

Spending time with your kids this Christmas Holidays? This Christmas will be a little different to what we are normally used to. With COVID-19 affecting visitations and border restrictions reducing travel, families may find it difficult to host their usual Christmas get togethers with the ones they love. Tensions can…

28 Nov 2019

By Equilaw

Your Children and Family Law

Divorce, Family Law, Separation

Your Children and Family Law Clients often ask us what the most likely result will be as they enter into post separation parenting negotiations and/or Court action. It is our experience, and reflected industry wide, that about two-thirds of cases dealing with the care of children aged 14 years and…

29 May 2019

By Equilaw

Family Law and Property Settlement

Divorce, Family Law, Separation

Family Law and Property Settlement It appears there is a common misconception throughout the Upper Hunter that Family Law Property Settlements in which one spouse is employed in the mining industry and the other is not must result in a net asset percentage split that is unfavourable to the spouse…

19 Nov 2018

By Equilaw

Divorce Explained For De Facto Partners

Divorce, Family Law, Separation

‘Divorce’ explained for de facto partners Unlike married couples, de facto partners cannot apply for a divorce when their relationship breaks down. Their property affairs and arrangements for the future care of their children however may be finalised by agreement, with the assistance of their legal advisors or, if necessary…

26 Sep 2018

By Equilaw

Avoid Nasty Taxation Surprises In Family Law Settlements

Divorce, Family Law, Partners, Separation

Avoid Nasty Taxation Surprises In Family Law Settlements There are significant differences in the tax consequences of certain family law related actions particularly when negotiating property settlement outcomes - the cutting of the cake! Unique opportunities in the family law environment can enable a couple to lawfully restructure wealth while…

28 Aug 2018

By Equilaw

Understanding Spousal Maintenance Obligations

Divorce, Family Law, Separation

Understanding Spousal Maintenance Obligations It is not widely known that when we enter into a marriage or de facto relationship, in certain circumstances, a spouse may be liable to maintain the other in the event that their marriage or de facto relationship breaks down. This responsibility to financially assist the…

09 Mar 2018

By Equilaw

Fact or Fiction – Top 5 Myths About Family Law Property Settlements

Divorce, Family Law, Property, Separation

Fact or Fiction – Top 5 Myths About Family Law Property Settlements Most people know someone who has been affected by a family breakup. It is usually a very stressful and emotional time where people are anxious about the divorce, the property settlement and the emotional well being and care…

10 Nov 2017

By Equilaw

Understanding Child Support

Divorce, Family Law

Family law principles recognise that both parents of a child should be financially responsible for his or her care, regardless of the parents’ marital status, past or present relationships or involvement in the child’s life. The child support scheme in Australia is regulated through various laws and administered by the…

24 Sep 2017

By Equilaw

Can You Be Separated and Live Under the Same Roof?

Divorce, Family Law, Separation

Can You Be Separated and Live Under the Same Roof? Before a person can apply for a divorce they have to be able to establish to the Family Court that their marriage has irretrievably broken down. This can be established if the Court is satisfied that the parties to the…