by Adelaide Legal | Apr 10, 2018 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice, Family Lawyers Adelaide, Property Law Advice
We have previously discussed how a superannuation fund is included in your property settlement, in the same way as all other assets you own here. However the treatment of your superannuation may differ depending on the type of superannuation fund you hold....
by Adelaide Legal | Mar 20, 2018 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice, Family Lawyers Adelaide
The short answer is it won’t. The clauses in the Family Law Act relating to spousal maintenance and property division between married spouses already have corresponding clauses for de-facto couples (whether heterosexual or same-sex). So even before the changes were...
by Adelaide Legal | Feb 26, 2018 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice, Family Lawyers Adelaide
First of all, don’t worry, you are not alone. We hear this more often than you might think. In order to apply for a divorce in Australia, you must produce a copy of your marriage certificate. If you were married in Australia and have misplaced your marriage...
by Adelaide Legal | Sep 28, 2017 | Family Law Advice, Family Lawyers Adelaide, Uncategorized
We are often asked about property settlements and pets. Our pets are treated very differently to our children when a relationship breaks down, and the Court will not make orders stating that you and your ex-partner must share the care of your pets. Although they mean...
by Adelaide Legal | Sep 20, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice
During the course of your family law matter you may have reason to consider the use of a subpoena. This may be the case if (for instance) your ex-partner won’t disclose relevant documents, or if you need a witness to appear or to provide evidence at a hearing or...
by Adelaide Legal | Aug 30, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice, Family Lawyers Adelaide
Payments of child support generally stop once a child turns 18, however parents can still be liable to provide financial support to a child who is over 18 years old. A Court will make an order for adult child maintenance if they are satisfied that the maintenance is...
