Family Law Archives - Equilaw Solicitors

12 Jul 2020

NSW and VIC Border Closures – Impact on Family Court

Community, Criminal Law, Family Law, Traffic Offence

NSW and VIC Border Closures – How does this impact Family Court Orders and Parenting Plans? As at 8 July 2020, new temporary border restrictions where placed into effect to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the states of New South Wales and Victoria. This means no persons…

03 Feb 2020

By Equilaw

The Department of Family and Community Services and YOU

Community, Family Law

The Department of Family and Community Services and YOU Whilst people are generally familiar with the Family Law system as it relates to children there is significantly less public awareness of how the Children’s Court care and protection jurisdiction operates. It can be particularly confronting when as a separated parent,…

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…

01 Oct 2019

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Bankruptcy And Its Effect Upon Your Home

Commercial Law, Family Law, Litigation, Property, Will and Probate

Bankruptcy And Its Effect Upon Your Home Should you enter into bankruptcy, whether voluntary or involuntary, a Trustee is appointed to manage your estate and does so by taking charge of your income streams, assets and liabilities. This will often include the family home should it be in your sole…

12 Aug 2019

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Estate Planning – Is It Worth the Cost?

Family Law, Will and Probate

Estate Planning - Is It Worth the Cost? It is common place for people to view making a Will as an unnecessary expense or something that can be put off until later. Ordinarily a Will can be drafted and executed in just two consultations and the reasonableness of the cost…

29 May 2019

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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

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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…

08 Nov 2018

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Wills for Blended Families

Family Law, Will and Probate

Wills for Blended Families Making a Will is important, particularly if you are part of a blended family. A blended family is a family in which one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship. Careful estate planning now should ensure that all of your intended…

26 Sep 2018

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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

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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…