Comment on Scrapping of $20M Counselling Scheme
Dean Evans, Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law at Evans & Company Family Lawyers comments on Abbott Government's Decision to Scrap $20M Scheme for Counselling
Another Layer in Interim Costs Application/Litigation Funding Issues
Dean Evans, Partner and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Evans & Company Family Lawyers, comments on the decision of th Full Court of the Family Court in Seitzinger [2014] Fam CAFC...
No...you cannot call your daughter "Nutella"
Evans & Company Family Lawyers supports decision of French Court in over-ruling ridiculous child naming as decision by parents not in child's best interests.
The Social Media Pre-Nup? Beat-up or Necessary?
Many articles are appearing in regards to spouses making contractual promises not to post about their spouse at any future time on any form of social media.
Celebrating 40 Years of No-Fault Divorce
Luke Brandon, a partner and family law specialist at Evans & Company Family Lawyers, comments on the anniversary of the removal of "fault" in divorce matters in Australia
Divorce Mantras? What's Yours? Who Said What?
Overall we advocate ensuring your safety, happiness and physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.....
Legal Costs in Family Law
Dean Evans, a Partner and Accredited Family Law Specialist in Gold Coast family law firm, Evans & Company Family Lawyers, comments on legal costs in family law.
Facebook Post Published for 3 Months on Wife's Public Profile Defames Husband - Husband Awarded $12,500
The post was on Facebook for a very short period - about three (3) months only - before it was removed.
Husband secures Court permission to access information about Wife’s late Father’s Estate – over protests from her family members
A Husband had a simple request of his Wife, post-separation, “Please disclose what you stand to inherit from your late father.”
When is a parent’s property included in the property settlement?
Earlier this year, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia was asked to determine a property matter between two spouses.
New Marriage and Divorce Statistics Issued
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the 2013 statistics on marriage and divorce revealing some key trends.
Changes to tax consequences where property settlement made via a company
The Australian Tax Office has issued a ruling clarifying its view of section 109J of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Tax Act).
Surrogacy in Queensland
In Queensland, you can enter a “surrogacy arrangement”. You can agree that another person will give birth to your child through the assistance of a fertility clinic or fertility specialist.
Changing Schools – When is Bullying Enough?
A decision was recently handed down in the Sydney Registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia dealing with the topical issue of bullying.
Relocation from Melbourne to Queensland
A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia dealt with the issue of relocation.
Father ordered to pay Mother's Childbirth and Lost Earnings
A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia resulted in the Father being ordered to pay to the Mother $7,000 in respect of medical expenses and $7,000 in...
Husband Fails to Secure "Decree of Nullity" after Failed Arranged Marriage
An applicant for a declaration of nullity in relation to an arranged marriage which ended soon after the event, has failed in Court.
Wife wins six million dollars after separation
In a recent case the Family Court considered a property adjustment application relating to a twenty year relationship where the wife had won $6 million on lotto 6 months after...