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How you can benefit from Second Opinions in Your Family Law Matter
Caroline Counsel Family Lawyers has developed a niche practice in providing clients with a second opinion about their family law matters. It is not unusual for clients to experience doubt during what is undeniably a very stressful and concerning time. … Continue reading
How to tell your children about your separation
Going through a separation can be an extremely distressing time where you are at your most vulnerable. This situation is only made more challenging when you have children whose emotional needs must be managed as they are eased through this … Continue reading
Don’t Get A Nasty Shock About Your Financial Exposure When Your Marriage Ends
It never ceases to amaze me how many of our clients have consulted other experts – be it financial advisors, accountants or commercial lawyers – with the clients expecting these experts to understand how family law intersects with wealth protection. … Continue reading
Just when you thought it was safe to travel with your kids……….
Imagine, you have been through the stress of a Family Court dispute, orders have been made about your kids, life seems to arranging itself to the new normal and you decide to take your children on a lovely holiday to … Continue reading
Family Court and Federal Circuit Court to Merge says Attorney General
Attorney-General Christian Porter today announced that the Family Court of Australia will be merged with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia establishing a new single Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) from 1 January 2019, ahead of the … Continue reading
Prostitute gets less than she bargained for in Family Law Matter
The recent Family Court case of Higgins & Higgins addressed a unique situation in which the Applicant Husband, Mr Higgins, had initially engaged the Respondent Wife, Ms Higgins, as an escort and married her a number of years later. In … Continue reading
Who pays the Capital Gains Tax when a couple decides to separate?
Many of our clients have a broad range of assets including investment properties and share portfolios. If you have separated from your partner, it is very important for you to understand the tax consequences which may flow from selling … Continue reading
My Former Partner has Control of All Our Assets! What do I do?
In many family law cases, one party has control over all of the assets and liabilities of the marriage or de facto relationship. This situation can leave the other party in a vulnerable and stressful position as the spouse in … Continue reading
Greater Protections for those experiencing family violence
On 29 March 2018 further amendments were made to the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) creating greater protections for those within our community experiencing family violence. These amendments formed part of the Family Violence Protection Amendment Act 2017. Of … Continue reading
