We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kirstie Colls as Head of Family Law with Tarah Tosh at Michael Lynch Family Lawyers. Kirstie is passionate about her work and has made considerable contributions within the Family Law industry. Kirstie is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and a Nationally Accredited Mediator and has experience in all aspects [...]
Separation and divorce are already a taxing time, but when it comes to property settlement, don’t forget to include just that – tax considerations, but specifically capital gains tax. When negotiating a property settlement with your ex-partner, it is important to consider any potential Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concerns. CGT refers to the tax [...]
What is adult child maintenance? Need help with financial support for a child over 18 years? A child support assessment will usually end when a child turns 18. However, where the Child Support legislation stops, there is scope for the Family Law Act (FLA) to step in. Let's look at how that works… What [...]
If you’re separating from your partner, or getting a divorce, a property settlement will be part of the decision-making process. Who gets what can be a source of conflict. Here are some ways you can get to a property settlement. Non-legal arrangement If you can reach an agreement without taking any legal steps, you’re [...]
When a couple separates, there is often a difference in income. The Family Law Act provides for this with Spouse Maintenance, but when does it apply? And how much is payable? Don’t be confused... [...]
Separation is hard enough even before encountering the complexities of the law. The law is constantly changing, so it is unwise to think you can simply follow someone else’s experience. [...]
This webinar provides you with essential knowledge that will assist you in better guiding your divorcing clients through the what, who, how, when and why of child support. [...]
Superannuation is a significant investment made during your working life and it’s important to know how to protect your super – and how it could be divided – during separation. There are options available as to how super can be dealt with in a property settlement. When a couple goes their separate ways, the [...]
A common question regarding property division is, ‘if it was mine to start with, can’t I just keep it’? It depends on the circumstances, but property owned before marriage is rarely excluded from the property pool during a divorce. In almost all cases here are the short answers: Is a house owned before marriage [...]
