JosephDavid Lawyers strive to be up-to-date with all relevant updates in legislation, particularly in our primary area of practice in all aspects of Family Law.

Our articles are written with the general public in mind, to distil the key features of the law as it may apply to them. The primary focus of our articles are to provide free information about the Family Law system, discuss Financial Issues, Parenting Issues, Child Support matters and associated Family Law Act matters, including Intervention Orders and Domestic and Family Violence matters.

The statements contained in the articles are true at law as at the date of publication and, whilst we do our best to update our articles regularly, the content is not intended as legal advice.

 

Setting Aside Unfair Financial Agreements

Beroni & Corelli FamCAFC 9, a decision of the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia. Background: The wife was..

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At What Age Can A Child Decide Custody?

The Court has long held that children’s wishes are ‘important and proper and realistic weight should be attached to any wishes…

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Are You In A Genuine De Facto Relationship?

The question of whether a genuine de facto relationship exists is heavily litigated. There is often a sizeable property…

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Can Your Ex Claim Your Inheritance? What You Need To Know

The question of gifts and inheritances in Family Law Property Disputes, particularly those gifts or inheritances received late in…

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My Ex Has Stolen/Wasted Our Savings – What Can I Do?

The issue of add-backs, adjustments, reasonable living expenses, intention/reckless wastage/dissipation of parties’ funds are a…

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The Types of Spousal Maintenance You Ought to Know

Spousal Maintenance is often a poorly understood component of Family Law Property matters. It is triggered when one party is…

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