Partial Property Settlement
In some cases an application to the Court is made for a “partial property settlement” or an “interim property settlement”. This payment is a distribution of property to a party
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Superannuation Visibility in the Family Court : An Update
As of 1 April 2022, parties to property settlement proceedings in the Family Court of Western Australia (‘FCWA’) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCoA) can apply
Spousal Maintenance:The Basics
Spousal maintenance, like any other area of Family Law, involves an exercise of discretion by the Family Court and the success (or lack therefor) of any application is entirely dependent
Update: Vaccination Disputes in the Family Court
Since we last published our article The Great Debate – Vaccinations in the Family Court, significant medical, legal and ethical questions have arisen following the successful development and now implementation
The Great Vaccination Debate: Disputes in the Family Court
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there is debate surrounding immunisations and what mandatory requirements should be put in place, once a vaccine is developed to protect against COVID-19.
Family Law Time Limits Continue During COVID-19:
How to Know if You’re Within the Time Limit to Make an Application
The Family Court continues to operate and family law legislation continues to apply despite disruptions caused by the pandemic. You will still be subject to time limitations.