Can Digital Recordings be Used as Evidence in My Family Court Case?
In the 2020 case of Nagel v Hay Justice Harper had to decide whether to use the Court’s discretion to exclude video recordings under the Family Law Act.
Annmarie has practiced Family Law for over 15 years and is an Accredited Family Law Specialist. She has extensive experience in complex Family Law matters, including children’s matters and property settlement. She is a member of the Relationships Australia Expert Lawyer Panel, a member of the LIV Family Law Section Courts Practice Committee and volunteers at the WIRE Property Legal Clinic.
How Do You Talk to Children About Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Your child is probably seeing and hearing a lot about coronavirus (COVID-19) on TV, radio, and social media, as well as from other people. Talking with your child about coronavirus (COVID-19) can help your child understand and cope with what’s going on.
Managing COVID-19 and Progression of your Family Law Matter
At Farrell Family Lawyers the health and welling being of our team, our clients and the broader community is of the outmost importance to us.
How Does the Family Court Treat Discretionary Trusts?
How does the Family Court treat property owned by a discretionary trust? Is the property owned by a discretionary trust considered property available for distribution between parties to a family law property settlement?
Why is January often called the “Divorce Month”?
January is the time of year that most people chose to separate and start the divorce process. Here are some of the key reasons why they chose to end a marriage at the beginning of the year.
How do Initial Financial Contributions Affect a Property Settlement?
In the 2019 case of Jabour v Jabour, the husband acquired a part interest in two blocks of land prior to marrying the wife. At the time of the trial the rezoned land was valued at $10,350,000 and constituted the majority of the value of the asset pool. The trial judge ordered that the husband receive 66% of the non-superannuation assets and the wife 34% taking into account the husband’s initial financial contributions.
How Do I Know If I Am in a De Facto Relationship?
There can be a lot of uncertainty around whether a couple is in a de facto relationship. A person is in a de facto relationship with another person (irrespective of gender) if they have a relationship with that person as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis, having regard to all the circumstances of their relationship.
Release of Review of the Family Law System by the Australian Reform Commission
The Australian Law Reform Commission released its review of the family law system in March 2019. The review made 60 different recommendations for change to the current system.
Are Inheritances Included in Property Settlements?
The Court has a wide discretion about how they deal with inheritances received during a relationship as well as after separation when making property settlement orders. Inheritances are not a protected category of property and will not automatically be treated differently from other assets available for distribution.
Are They Binding? Family Law Parenting and Property Orders
In Victoria, Orders with respect to parenting issues and/or property matters can be made pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), in either the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, or the Family Court of Australia.