Superannuation is Property! Can it be split?
The Family Law Act defines superannuation as property, therefore it can be divided in a property settlement after separation.
DetailsDo Grandparents Have Rights Under the Family Law Act 1975?
A grandparent has the right to make an application for a Parenting Order with respect to a grandchild under the Family Law Act. Examples of such Parenting Orders include an Order that a child live with or spend time with a grandparent.
DetailsCan you keep your personal injury award when dividing property with your former spouse or partner?
What constitutes property when looking at a division of property with your former spouse or partner after separation? Is a personal injury award likely to be defined as property to then be eligible for division after separation?
DetailsHow Final are Final Family Law Property Orders?
Where final property orders have been made in the Family Court or Federal Circuit court, there are very limited circumstances where they can be varied or set aside.
DetailsThe Family Law Amendment (Financial Agreements and Other Measures) Bill
The proposed amendments aim to remove uncertainties in the current provisions in the Family Law Act 1975 relating to Financial Agreements.
DetailsTransgender children and parental responsibility
Gender dysphoria is a medically recognized condition where a child’s subjectively felt identity and gender are not the same as the gender/biological sex they were born. Why is the Family Court involved?
DetailsInternational Relocation Cases
Relocation cases are emotionally charged. If the parent seeking to relocate succeeds, there is little prospect that the other parent will be able to spend regular time with their child/ children due to geographical constraints.
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