Australia

Spouse maintenance is money paid regularly by one spouse or de facto partner to a separated spouse or de facto partner.

Equity is a powerful tool in the hands of a party to a family property dispute. This paper will examine the circumstances in which the courts will find the existence of constructive trusts or other equitable rights, how they will enforce them, and the effectiveness of this route in meeting the client's requirements.

Treatment of inheritances often results in bitter disputes between warring parties in family law property settlements.

Trusts have been known to lawyers for centuries, they have been around since before the reign of King Henry VIII.

Advance Care Directive and Living Will are both generic terms used to refer to written statements that set out a person’s instructions as to the type and extent of health care that the person wishes to receive.

If you want to apply for a divorce in Australia either you or your spouse need to have some connection with Australia.

Recognised de facto relationships - including same-sex couples - are treated the same as married couples in the courts.

The three most important thing are see a family lawyer, look after yourself and keep communication with your ex friendly.

One of the few ways for couples to deal with their assets on separation is to enter into a Binding Financial Agreement.

If you have previously signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and no longer agree to its terms, your rights are very limited.

Discretionary family trusts are not uncommon. Whether created for some tax benefit, or to avoid other imposts on transfer or disposition, these trusts often play an important role in the asset management of a family.

There has not so far been a Superior Court judgment in Australia for wrongful birth that involves a disabled child.

No matter how you approach them, pre-nuptial agreements can't ever be described as romantic.

This judgment is a useful step-by-step guide to the application of the Act for future parentage order applications.

Family Violence now has a more succinct definition and the legislation goes further, with examples of domestic violence.

This Plain English Guide to making a will looks at general issues but remember to consult a lawyer for other questions.

This judgment is an authoritative statement rebutting the previously held belief in the concept of spousal privilege.

Family trust disputes, involving public figures or great wealth, will not automatically be immune to public scrutiny.

Amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 took effect in December 2000 which permitted couples contemplating marriage to enter into a binding financial agreement before the marriage to determine how their property would be divided in the event of their marriage subsequently breaking down.

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