Is my former partner entitled to some of my inheritance?
During a marriage or defacto relationship, it is commonplace that one of the parties becomes entitled to receive an inheritance. If the relationship then breaks down, is the other...
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Should Commercial Surrogacy in Australia be de-criminalised?
On the 25th July 1978, the first test tube baby was conceived in Britain. Since that date legislation has consistently been chasing the swift reproductive advancements of modern science...
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Not all relationships are de facto relationships
Over the past 20 years a considerable change has taken place in both social and judicial attitudes towards relationships outside of marriage, specifically the recognition of same sex relationships....
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How do I get to see my grandchildren?
It is a sad reality that sometimes families don’t always see eye to eye and people find themselves in situations where they no longer speak to their family or...
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Loans to Children – The riskiest loans of all?
We all love our children and want to give them all we possibly can, including providing loans to assist them financially. Loans to children are often unsecured, informal and...
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Capital Gains Tax and Family Law Property Settlements
If you separate and you are considering retaining assets that if sold would result in a Capital Gains Taxation (“CGT”) liability or if you are selling an asset at...
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What if you separate and one person refuses to move out?
It is difficult enough when, for whatever reason, a couple separates. It is an even worse situation when one person refuses to move out of the home. It might...
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If I move out, does my ex get to keep the house?
When a marriage unfortunately breaks down, in most situations it is necessary for one of the parties to find somewhere else to live. Most of us are not lucky...
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An important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
On the 22nd of April 2011, Ms Redfearn passed away as a consequence of an attempted suicide 2 days prior. The deceased’s mother, Mrs Ievers, was then appointed as...
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Recording your ex at changeover
Recording your ex at changeover and the legal implications that flow from covert recording If you wanted to provide evidence of a family member mistreating you or your child,...
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