After separation, when separated couples consider a property settlement, superannuation can be one of the biggest assets that they have. There is no requirement that superannuation be subject to a property settlement by way of adjustment, however you may be considering adjusting yours or your former partner’s superannuation – this is known as a ‘superannuation split’ or ‘splitting orders’. Superannuation … Read More
Divorce property settlement without going to Court
When people separate, there are a range of different experiences that they can have. Not all separations have to be the long drawn out court battles that last for years and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees. “There are options that can help you to avoid going to Court.” – Claire Naidu As you can anticipate, going … Read More
The Rights of a Child in Family Law Matters
State parties (ie countries) that have signed the Convention on the Rights of the Child have committed to ensuring and respecting the rights of each child no matter their background or the background of their parent’s. The rights of children apply to all children and apply without discrimination of any kind, irrespective of their face, colour, sex, language, religion, political … Read More
Representing yourself in the Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court in family law matters
Representing Yourself in the Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court in family law matters. Due to financial circumstances or other reasons, you may be considering representing yourself in Court. It is important to understand that Court is not the same as what you see on TV. Many of the TV shows depict court etiquette in the United States or … Read More
Superannuation, super splitting, superannuation orders, divorce and Family Law
Many people come to us with questions about superannuation such as : 1. How do I figure out how much superannuation she/he has? 2. How do I read his/her superannuation statement? 3. What amount of superannuation am I entitled to? 4. Can I access my superannuation before retirement? Superannuation are very important and often overlooked as people often say “well, … Read More
Thinking about getting a Divorce Lawyer?
If you are thinking about getting a divorce lawyer, here are a few tips to consider: Engaging a Lawyer – Call the law firm first and speak to someone – it is important that you have someone you trust and ‘click’ with. (We have a free ten minute telephone consultation to allow you to do this). Support – You don’t … Read More