by Justine Dean | Jun 25, 2023 | Business, Featured, Uncategorized
What happens when property is owned before the marriage or relationship and the parties separate? Legal title of property owned before marriage When one person owns a property before the relationship, they will continue to be the owner on the legal title of that...
by Justine Dean | Jun 25, 2023 | Business, Featured, Uncategorized
Property settlement, child custody and child support arrangements are considered separate legal matters in Australia, but they can influence each other to some extent. While property settlement deals with the division of assets and financial matters between the...
by Justine Dean | Jun 24, 2023 | Featured, Uncategorized, Website
The treatment and relevance of an inheritance or gift in property settlement depends on various factors, including the timing of the inheritance or gift and how it was used or dealt with during the relationship. Here are some general principles. Contribution and use...
by Justine Dean | Jun 24, 2023 | Business, Featured, Uncategorized
Negotiating your property settlement can be done between you and your ex-partner directly, with the help of lawyers or through a more formal mediation process. Reaching a negotiated settlement without resorting to court litigation offers you significant benefits. Cost...
by Justine Dean | Jun 24, 2023 | Business, Featured, Uncategorized
Consent orders and binding financial agreements are both legal ways that separating or divorcing couples can formalise their property settlement. There are significant differences between the two. Here are the key distinctions: Nature and formality Consent orders are...
