Divorce
Yes. You do not need to be divorced before obtaining a property settlement. Both securing a divorce and obtaining a property settlement are two separate matters, and you do not…
Cudmore Legal Family Lawyers Brisbane is a family law firm based in Brisbane, Australia. We specialise in family law, divorce, separation, child living arrangements, property, parenting matters, spouse maintenance, property…
What Happens to Post-Separation Assets? Parties can build up significant assets after separation and should be aware of how those assets are treated in family law proceedings. Property that is…
You can apply for a divorce on your own without your former spouses consent, this is called a sole application for divorce. You might need to do a sole application…
People remain under the same roof for various reasons after separation. The reasons can be financial such as waiting for a home to sell or the inability to afford separate…
Getting a divorce in Australia is a national process. It is the same for all states in Australia. The steps vary between whether or note your a sole applicant or…
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…
Family law property settlements are not calculated on the date of separation but at the date of final orders or agreements. That means assets can be included in the property pool even if they get obtained post-separation. It depends on the type of asset as to whether it gets included in the property asset pool.
We have many Brisbane Northside locations. Our Brisbane North family law firm perfectly understands the family struggles people go through. To most, the emotional stress is unbearable. It's for this reason that we do whatever we can to minimise the legal process's uncertainty and stress.
Fixed fee or fixed price divorce lawyers offer services at a fixed rate no matter how long the legal service takes. Most divorce or family lawyers charge by an hourly…
A child in Australia is unable to depart Australia without having the consent of both parents or those who have parental responsibility. To prevent the unauthorised removal of a child from Australia, a parent can apply to the Court for an order called an airport watch list order.
You have a strict time limit of 12 months from that date of your divorce order to make an application to the Court for a property settlement. In de facto, you have two years to apply to the Court for a property settlement.
It is a common sentiment that fathers have historically had a tough time gaining child custody. "Father’s custody rights" is a concept that wasn't widely discussed or considered in most…