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    Personal injury awards are financial contributions to a relationship. In making property orders, the Court is required to take into the financial contributions made directly and indirectly by or on behalf of a party to the acquisition, conservation … Continue reading →

  Many clients falsely believe that if they have been divorced once, that they will be wiser and know how to avoid the pitfalls the second time around.  The reality is that love may not be enough to save their … Continue reading →

Now that our borders have re-opened after the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, overseas travel is now an exciting possibility for us. However, what happens if you are currently in Court with your ex-partner in relation to parenting issues and you or … Continue reading →

When one parent requests the other parent to not vaccinate their child against Covid-19, one may ask, what are my options and what will the Federal Circuit and Family Court consider in its determination as to whether or not the … Continue reading →

  For most parents, the eighteenth birthday of a child is arguably one of mixed emotions as they grapple with the daunting reality of their progeny having attained adulthood.  For the parent who has been dependent on child support payments … Continue reading →

So… you are separating, and you may be worried about your home and what your ex may be doing with your share: can they sell it without you knowing about it?  Can they be increasing the debt owed on the … Continue reading →

  In the reported case of Omacini & Omacini (2005) 191 FLR 317, the Full Court identified three (3) areas which may warrant an add-back to the property pool, being as follows:1  One parties expenditure on legal fees;  Premature distribution of funds;  Wastage of one party.   … Continue reading →