Author: Simone Green

    If you have recently divorced, you only have 12 months to negotiate, settle and formalise a property settlement with your former spouse. If you have not finalised your property settlement and it has been more than 12 months since your...

A recent case in England has highlighted the need for parties involved in property settlement proceedings in the Family Court to be frank with their finances and disclose all financial information. A property tycoon in London was sentenced to six...

The recent case of MacDowell and Williams and Ors has raised an interesting ethical and legal question regarding how far the Courts should interfere in the private financial affairs of third parties when determining the future financial resources of the...

Separating from a relationship can be a difficult and emotional time in people’s lives, but there are some practical first steps worth taking to prevent protracted legal arguments and expense when the time comes to finalise a property settlement. If...

In June 2012, several changes were made to the Family Law Act to better protect children and families at risk of violence and abuse. Amendments made by the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Act 2011 (Cth) seek to...

  On December 31, 2012, Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett began legal action against his lawyers in relation to a pre-nuptial agreement they prepared on his behalf. The Australian swim star claimed the botched Financial Agreement, with pop star wife...

When couples decide to separate, many believe they can "sort things out" themselves without resorting to a family lawyer to finalise the division of their property. But a “do-it-yourself” agreement often does not meet strict legislative...

    Christmas is a time of year when couples often reconsider their future together, deciding the best way forward for all concerned is to split up. But where children are involved, the process of dividing parenting care and costs can be...

In a world where couples can live and work in several countries during the course of their married life, it is important to be aware of how international assets can be divided in the case of divorce. Couples considering divorce need to take note of a...

Family separation is a difficult and stressful time for all involved, particularly any dependent children. Every child will vary in their ability to cope with the changes in their family situation.  The Family Law Act is focussed upon the best...