Family and Domestic Violence Leave Blog

by Adelade Legal | Jul 26, 2018 | Adelaide Lawyers, Employment Law Advice, Family Law Advice

If you are experiencing violence in the home, you may be able to access support services that provide assistance in dealing with the impacts of family and domestic violence. Our family lawyers are here to help. Given the often limited availability of these services,...

Superannuation in a Property Settlement – Pension Scheme

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....

Same-sex relationships – how does the change in the Marriage Act affect my rights in the event of a property settlement?

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...

Help, I’ve lost my marriage certificate and I want a divorce!

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...

We have separated, but who gets to keep our pets?

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...

What does a subpoena have to do with my family law matter?

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...