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....

Are informal Wills valid?

by Adelaide Legal | Mar 29, 2018 | Adelaide Law, Family Lawyers Adelaide

A last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you will prepare in your lifetime. It’s vital that you record your intentions as to the distribution of your estate and who is in charge of the same (i.e. your executor/s). See more on Wills &...

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...

Is a Binding Child Support Agreement right for you?

by Adelaide Legal | Dec 21, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Lawyers Adelaide

What Is A Binding Child Support Agreement As the name suggests, a binding child support agreement allows parents to make a binding financial agreement which sets out each parents’ financial obligations regarding the care of their children. Adelaide Legal’s...

What Happens To Your Superannuation When You Die?

by Adelaide Legal | Nov 30, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Lawyers Adelaide, Property Settlement

Adelaide Legal Super Advice Many people incorrectly assume that their Will automatically distributes their superannuation entitlements to their beneficiaries. A Will generally only covers assets you own, and your superannuation is not actually ‘owned’ by you, since it...