Asset Protection... Millennials Beware
ASSET PROTECTION... MILLENNIALS BEWARE!!! Number 1 story on my news feed today was related to asset protection in a family law context.…
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Managing Finances After Separation
Posted: 7th March 2019
Posted in: Divorce, Family Law & Mediation, News, Parenting Orders, Property Settlement
Posted by: Fiona Browne, Associate
Managing finances after separation and divorce is not simple and becomes even more complicated. Putting in place a clear plan and considering…
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Alternatives To Consider Before Going To The Family Court
Posted: 18th February 2019
Posted in: Divorce, Family Law & Mediation, Parenting Orders, Property Settlement
Posted by: Fiona Browne, Associate
It is important to understand that Divorce is separate to the process of formalising care arrangements for your children and dividing your…
Read MoreBreach of property order – Husband sentenced to 12 months imprisonment
The recent case of Parrish & Gallejo is a clear warning that breaching a property order can result in more than just…
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Family Law Arbitration... Is it the future?
As a Gold Coast Family Lawyer, I am seeing more and more parties taking up Arbitration in family matters. These parties who…
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Financial Agreements – It’s important both sides have good lawyers!
Posted: 18th April 2018
Posted in: Divorce, Marriage, News, Property Settlement
Posted by: Luke Brandon, Partner
What is it about car accidents? Why does everyone have to slow down and look? I struck a case recently which was…
Read MorePrenups. I do. I don’t.
Posted: 28th November 2017
Posted in: Divorce, Marriage, News, Property Settlement
Posted by: Luke Brandon, Partner
There is part of me that has never really understood the idea of a person wanting to enter a contract with someone…
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Failure to Disclose - Variation of Final Property Settlement Orders
Section 79A of the Family Law Act provides that the Court can exercise a discretion to vary or set aside orders if there has…
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Not so happy Valentine's Day
Posted: 14th February 2017
Posted in: Divorce, News, Property Settlement
Posted by: Luke Brandon, Partner
It’s Valentine’s Day and if you subscribe to that celebration then you have no doubt scribbled down some poetry on an overpriced…
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ATO CGT Withholding – Does it apply to family law property settlements?
Yes, parties to family law matters are also subject to the ATO’s new withholding scheme aimed at ensuring foreign residents meet their…
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