Keeping Property Separate, does not Always Prevent a Property Settlement
Separation of property and finances during a relationship will add strong weight to an argument that there should be no alteration of interest in property, but will it stop a property settlement?
I’VE BEEN SERVED WITH A PROTECTION ORDER – WHAT SHOULD I DO?
When a Protection Order Application is taken out by your ex-spouse, they are making allegations that you have committed domestic violence against him or her and / or you have threatened to commit domestic violence; and they seeking an Order for protection against you.
Do I need a Financial Agreement or Consent Orders?
We have acted for many clients who are (unsurprisingly) shocked and horrified at having been served with an application from their ex-partner with whom they separated over 10 years ago.
Unwinding Complex Family Law Financial Disputes – Part 1 – Choosing the Right Family Lawyer
The process and concepts to be applied by a family lawyer when dealing with a complex financial matter are really no different to those involved in a straightforward financial matter. There are still four basic steps to a just and equitable property settlement but each of those steps requires a high level of skill and […]