Am I in a de facto relationship?
If you are in a relationship you may be wondering if your relationship would be considered a ‘de facto relationship’. It is an important distinction, if your relationship is...
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Post-Separation Earnings Are Included in a Property Settlement – So don’t delay!
Why you shouldn’t be delaying settlement In the case of Trask & Westlake, which was an appeal from a single judge to the appeal court known as the Full...
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Divorce and Superannuation… what can you do?
As family lawyers, we are often asked the question ‘is my ex entitled to my superannuation’ or ‘do I have to split my superannuation with my ex?’ In this...
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What is a Family Report in Parenting Proceedings?
If you and your former partner haven’t been able to agree in relation to parenting matters, and an application has been made to the Family Court and Federal Circuit...
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What is Parental Responsibility and who has it?
The parent of a child has parental responsibility for that child regardless of whether the parents have separated or remain in a relationship. The Law in this area defines...
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Can you throw out your ex’s possessions?
Transcript Claire Aumuller: Do not throw out your ex’s possessions. Hi, I’m Claire Aumuller and I’m a family lawyer here at Turnbull Hill Lawyers. While you very well may...
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Lottery Winnings & Property Settlements – Who gets the winnings?
If you win a lottery, are the lottery winnings an asset that the Family Court should adjust between you and your spouse post separation? The answer is generally “yes”…...
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Common questions asked about property settlements after separation
FAQs What is the difference between a property settlement and a divorce? A divorce and a property settlement are two different legal processes. A property settlement is the formal...
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Your child is now 18 and still needs financial support … what can you do?
Child support is payable until children are 18 years of age. In current times, children often remain financially dependent on their parents or carers for many years after they...
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Legal Recognition of Same Sex Couples
Same Sex Relationships – Children & Surrogacy Family Law Issues In 1999, the Government amended the Property (Relationships) Act NSW to include same sex relationships within the definition of...
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