Pre-Nuptial Agreements
It is becoming increasingly common for clients to enter Pre-Nuptial Agreements (known to lawyers as Binding Financial Agreements) prior to or during marriage to protect their assets.
Overseas Commercial Surrogacy Arrangements
Important Decision Made on Child Surrogacy Case
Girls to stay in Australia – For now
The Family Court of Australia has ordered that the 3 girls at the centre of the Italy/Australia parenting dispute are to remain in Australia until the Court hears their mother’s...
Separation / Divorce – When does the clock start ticking?
The wife filed a response disputing that the parties had been separated for the required 12 months when the husband’s application was filed.
High Court of Australia rejects 4 sisters bid
The High Court rejected a bid by four sisters seeking their own legal representation in respect of family law parenting proceedings involving their Australian mother and Italian father.
What is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law?
At Evans and Company Family Lawyers our partners are both accredited specialists in the area of Family Law.
Costs in a Family Law Matter
In a recent Family Court matter a father was order to pay the mother’s costs in respect to a lengthy parenting matter in the amount of $15,000.
Valuation of Property
The trial judge granted the wife’s application to adjourn the final hearing for the property proceedings for 3 years due to valuation issues concerning a grazing property.
Changing a Child’s Name
In a recent Family Court of Australia decision heard in Melbourne, the Family Court considered the issue common issue of when it is appropriate for a child’s surname to be...
Confidentiality in Family Law Proceedings
In a recent matter heard by the Family Court of Australia in Melbourne, an application was made by a husband to have the wife sign a confidentiality agreement to be...
QLD Government to Amend Civil Partnerships Act
On 13 June 2012, it was announced by the Queensland Government that amendments would be made to the Civil Partnerships Act ”to bring Queensland into line with other states”.
Government announces name change for Federal Magistrates Court of Australia
The Attorney-General has announced that the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia will be renamed.
Is my spouse entitled to my inheritance?
Although it is said that many baby boomers are spending their children’s inheritances, it is still worth while considering the ways in which you can deal with an inheritance so...
Quest for Australian Citizenship – Is the marriage void?
In a recent decision, the Family Court of Australia at Sydney dismissed an application to grant a decree of nullity in respect of a marriage by an aggrieved husband.
Civil Partnership Act – Here today… Gone tomorrow?
The Bligh Government’s departing gift to Queensland was The Civil Partnerships Act 2011 which took effect on 23 February, 2012. The first civil union ceremonies were able to be held...
Back To Basics - What Steps To Take If Contemplating Separation
Life is complicated enough without having to deal with a breakdown in your marriage or de facto relationship. Read this article to ensure that you do nto disadvantage yourself.
Is Property Purchased After Separation Fair Game?
The purchase of a property after separation has been the subject of dispute in a Family Law case where the the husband purchased a property with his new wife.
Children's Schooling - Who Gets To Choose?
In a recent case in the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia, a Mother made an application that her eldest child continue with her Catholic schooling when she commenced secondary education.