Divorce can be tricky enough, but what if your former partner or spouse is nowhere to be found? Or what if thye refuse to co-operate? What happens then?  In this episode, we talk all things divorce, including whether you can file without them, what happens if someone is overseas, whether you can separate without divorcing and much more.  Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts ..read more

Dealing with inheritances in a  family law property settlement is not as cut and dry as people might think.  There are many different factors that the Court will take into account as it's not as simple as, "well, my parents gave me that inheritance so it's all mine and my ex won't get any of it."  In this episode, we go deeper into the matter of inheritances, how they are treated by the court during a separation and what you need to know should you find yourself in this situation.  Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/fam ..read more

Future needs is one of four considerations that are taken into account by the Court when deciding a family law property settlement.  But what exactly are future needs and how do you know if you have any? Do you need to provide provide proof of those needs?  We discuss all this and more in this week's episode.  Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts ..read more

Many people are under the belief that assets are split 50/50 in a family law property settlement, but that's not always the case.  In this episode, we talk about contributions and what they mean for a separating couple, and how it differs depending on how long they were together for.  Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts ..read more

When a relationship is over, there is often a tussle between the emotional and the legal. You know when your relationship is over, but how does the family court determine the ending of a de facto relationship, for the purposes of a financial settlement? In this episode, we talk all things de facto, how it differs from a marriage (legally speaking), and what separating couples need to consider in order for the Court to recognise the end of their relationship. For more on Fairbairn v Radecki, please see our article: "How does the Court determine the breakdown of a de facto relationship. " Rec ..read more

What is property and what isn't property in a family law settlement?  What do you do if you need to sell a property but one party won't move out? Are assets actually split 50/50 in a property settlement? Why are dogs considered to be "property?"  We answer all these questions and more in this week's episode.  Recognised in Feedspot's Top 40 Family Law Podcasts List! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/family_law_podcasts ..read more

In this episode we discuss what to do if you discover a former partner or spouse is hiding assets and how to go about uncovering the assets. We also discuss what financial disclosure is in family law and why it's so important, when you might need a forensic accountant,  what their role is, and what to do if you can't afford to go down that path.  ..read more