Ex is selling assets
When it comes to a property settlement, one of the first steps is to determine the parties property pool. Determining the property pool involves assessing the assets and liabilities of the parties…
Wife, Spouse Or Ex Husband Delaying Property Settlement
Why does an ex husband, wife or spouse delay a financial settlement? An ex may be motivated to delay a financial settlement for multiple reasons. Ex's may try to remain…
Superannuation, Divorce and Separation
Is my ex de facto/wife/husband entitled to my superannuation? Yes your ex may be entitled to superannuation. In all Australian states (except Western Australia) superannuation is considered an asset in…
Marriage Separation Checklist Australia
It is useful to use a checklist, particularly when you're in a heightened state of emotion.
How to Prepare for Mediation
Mediation is a form of ADR (amicable/alternative dispute resolution) which, for parenting matters, is a compulsory step you must take before you can file proceedings (unless your matter is urgent)…
Duty of disclosure in Family Law
All parties involved in a family law dispute are required to provide to each party and the Court all information which is relevant to an issue in the case. If your case involves financial issues, then in addition to general disclosure requirements, you are required to provide full and frank disclosure. If your case relates to parenting matters, then you are under an obligation to provide each party involved in the case, all documents that may be relevant.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Disputes after relationships end are uncomfortable but are a regular part of the separation process. If you have previously done some research on Alternative Dispute Resolution, you may have noticed that there are a lot of different types of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
When mediation fails – what’s next?
If mediation fails, it can be extremely frustrating. In the rare case that mediation fails, there are still alternatives before you go to Court. Often working out why mediation fails will allow you to negotiate without going to Court.
When mediation is not appropriate
Whether or not mediation is suitable depends on your unique situation. You are required to mediate in parenting matters unless you can get an exemption. An exemption gets granted under particular circumstances like domestic violence.