The Federal Parliament passed the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 on 19 October 2023. The changes commenced on 6 May 2024. The purpose of the changes is to make the …
Winning the Lottery… but Losing it in the Divorce?
Imagine for a moment that you have won the lottery! Whether your first move is to buy an expensive house or car, or jet-set around the world, you may assume …
I’m getting Divorced: Will the Court Split my Superannuation?
If you haven’t already, read our article about Superannuation and family law first to understand how Superannuation interests are treated by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. In this blog …
You Take the Kids, I’ll Take the Dogs: Custody of Pets After Separation
For many, pets are considered to be members of the family and we assume that the custody of pets after separation will be determined in a similar manner to children, but this is not the case. Pets will be considered ‘property’ at law and the Court will determine ownership as if it is determining a property settlement.