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In many property cases, a business’s plant and equipment may need to be valued. But which valuation method should be used – an ad hoc sale approach or market value? Such a situation arose in a recent case (Martin & Crawley [2012] FamCA 1032 on...

We are commonly approached by people who are unhappy with orders that they have agreed to with their former spouse but now consider to be unjust.  This is particularly so in respect to property settlements. Once orders have been made, however, it is...

   The James Hardie proceedings in the NSW Court of Appeal last November saw penalties imposed against the company's former non-executive directors and former company secretary and general counsel for their roles in providing the market with...

In recent years, the number of international family disputes has significantly increased. As a result, the number of international family law cases coming before the courts has also jumped dramatically. The increase in the breakdown of marital...

How often and for how long can young children stay with the non-resident parent? This is a common question in Family Law custody disputes. Studies have been conducted which seek to answer three related practical questions:  At what age and in what...

It is not uncommon in marriage breakdowns, particularly in cases where one partner owns a business enterprise, for the estranged spouse to make allegations in respect to their ex-partner’s fraudulent use of cash from that business or incorrect...

The Personal Property and Securities Act is causing many sleepless nights for credit managers wondering if they have acquired sufficient security in exchange for extending credit. The introduction of the Personal Properties Security Register more than...