To ensure you get the most of your first free consult, we recommend that you write out a list to provide to your solicitor providing the following information (where relevant to your individual situation) – In property matters: Please do not hesitate to contact us to book your no obligation first consultation. You can do this by calling on (08) 83...
Read MoreWe understand that separating from your partner is an emotional and overwhelming time. The unknown can be a very worrying place to be. It is for this reason it is so important to seek legal advice early so that you can feel confident knowing your rights and your obligations which in turn will provide you with peace of mind.
Read MoreIn the event a party does not disclose or file an undertaking or files a false undertaking, the Court may: · refuse to allow that party to use the information or document as evidence in their case; · stay or dismiss all or part of their case; · order costs against them;
Read MoreAll parties in a matter must file an undertaking acknowledging that they have read and understood the Family Law Rules relating to their duty of disclosure and are aware of their duty to the Court and each other party to give full and frank disclosure of all information relevant to the issues in the matter in a timely manner.
Read MoreThe new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia commenced on 1 September 2021 and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 came into effect together with the new Rules of the Court. A new case management pathway has been established with the aim to ensure that 90 per cent of cases are resolved within 12 months of filing.
Read MoreIn parenting matters parties must make full and frank disclosure of all information relevant to the issues of the matter, at all stages throughout the matter. The information and documents will be specific to each matter. Examples of documents to be disclosed may include medical reports about a child or parent, school reports, letters and drawings...
Read MoreThe types of documents a party may be asked to provide by way of disclosure are: Disclosure must also be made about any property disposal (whether by sale, transfer, assignment or gift) in the year immediately before the separation of the parties or since separation. Our next article will discuss what disclosure looks like in parenting matters.
Read MoreAll parties in a family law separation must provide to the other party by way of their duty of disclosure all information relevant to an issue in their case. This includes information that the other party may have no knowledge of. The duty of disclosure continues until the matter is finalised.
Read MoreWe 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 attend to a family law property settlement immediately upon separation provided that the parties (or a party) believes there is no reasonable likelihood of re...
Read MoreDear valued clients We understand there are many concerns around COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and wish to reassure you that the protection of our clients, staff and broader community is our highest priority. As part of precautionary measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 public access to almost all floors in our building are restricted and access...
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