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7 steps to a faster settlement: How Counsel Family Lawyers can work with your Accountant
We understand that separating can be a stressful and time-consuming process for many clients. However, there are things that you and your accountant can do to avoid delays (and therefore costs!) in resolving your financial matters with your ex. Here … Continue reading
Providing Financial Information and Why Family Law Clients Need to get this Right!
If you are involved in Family Law negotiations or have to go to Court to sort your situation out, one of the first documents you will be asked to provide information about is known as a Financial Statement. A Financial … Continue reading
SMSFs and Family Law
Many couples hold a large part of their assets in an SMSF, together in a family fund or separately from each other. The Family Court can ‘divide’ or adjust your superannuation interests between you and your ex, like any other … Continue reading
Can I take my children overseas without my ex partner’s consent?
We understand that many separated parents find it difficult to reach an agreement regarding taking their children overseas due to a lack of trust or simply out of spite. If you find yourself in this situation, you can take the … Continue reading
Caroline Counsel speaks on 3AW Breakfast regarding the impact of separation (21 June 2017)
Audio courtesy of 3AW Breakfast
What is “in” and what is “out” when dividing property with your former partner?
Separating couples often want to know whether a particular asset, such as an inheritance, forms part of the pool of assets that gets divided between them. This can require complex analysis as each case is different and decided on its … Continue reading
How do the Family Courts divide property between former spouses?
When dividing property between former spouses (‘parties’), the Family Courts first determine the assets to be divided. This is usually a ‘balance sheet’ of assets and liabilities where the value of the ‘pool’ of assets is net of mortgages, credit … Continue reading
All of the assets are in my ex partner’s name! What can I do to protect my interests?
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
Victoria Legal Awards – Alexandra Finemore: President of Bottled Snail receives Law Institute of Victoria Highest Accolade
“Ms Wilson presented the President’s Honorary Award to BottledSnail – a production company that was set up in 2013 to provide lawyers with the opportunity to become involved in creative projects including comedy and theatre productions, choral performances and musical … Continue reading
