We have found that people often confuse dividing property after separation with the Divorce process, they believe them to be one and the same. They are in fact two separate processes. You can … [Read more...]
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Family Law)
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (article 5 of 5) Step 4 - What is fair and equitable to both parties in the circumstances? The final step is to determine whether the … [Read more...]
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Family Law)
Separation and Property Division - The Four Step Process (article 4 of 5) Step 3 – Identify the ongoing and future needs of the parties The third step is to identify any factors which need to … [Read more...]
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Family Law)
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (article 3 of 5) Step 2 – Identify the contributions of the parties The second step is to identify the contributions, both financial and … [Read more...]
What does “in a child’s best interests” mean in a family law matter? (Part 4 of 4)
When determining what is in a child's best interests, the Family Law Act states that the court must consider the extent to which each of the child's parents has fulfilled, or failed to fulfil, his or … [Read more...]
What does “in a child’s best interests” mean in a family law matter? (Part 3 of 4)
What are the other considerations of the Court when determining what is in a child’s best interests? The Court will also take into consideration the following: any views expressed by the … [Read more...]