by Michael Rodrigues | May 17, 2024 | General
Are There Any Time Limits in Property Settlements? In Australian Family Law matters, there are relevant time limits that you ought to be aware of when commencing an Initiating Application in family law property settlement cases. Section 44(3) of the Family Law Act...
by Michael Rodrigues | Apr 2, 2024 | General
When a relationship that involves children breaks down, it is vital for the needs of the children to receive significant consideration. For this reason, couples who are separated and in the process of divorcing are strongly encouraged to cooperate and make decisions...
by Michael Rodrigues | Mar 29, 2024 | General
Mediation and arbitration are both dispute resolution processes that serve as an alternative to litigation. Mediation is often the first attempt to resolve differences before more formal processes occur; and, is also the quickest and least costly way to settle...
by Michael Rodrigues | Mar 18, 2024 | General
The desire to keep most (if not all) of an inheritance is not unusual. You may feel that your ex-spouse does not deserve to benefit from the money your family members earned. However, the issue of inheritance when in dispute, is ultimately decided by the Court if...
by Michael Rodrigues | Jan 30, 2024 | General
Dealing with various aspects of the court system can be confusing and even intimidating. You can help your own cause by familiarising yourself with the proceedings such as directions hearing. What is a Directions Hearing? A directions hearing is a short...
