You will feel like there are hundred things going though your mind as you start thinking about property settlement, child custody and support. How to pick a family lawyer...
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Good old fashioned honesty and trustworthiness is seldom mentioned when people talk about real estate agents. History has shown the industry to be one of the least trusted professions and there are times that stigma is justly deserved. However, there is a small group of real estate agents who want to make a difference
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The general purpose of all ceremonies is to mark a significant passage in your life, acknowledge its meaning...
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If you and your spouse have been separated for 12 months, you are entitled to apply for a Divorce through the Federal Magistrates Court. If you are separated but still living 'under one roof'...
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Often parties in dispute over children or property will be reluctant to attend court. For both married and de facto couples, agreements as to the division of assets need to be formalised to ensure that they are binding
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For decades, we have heard that marriage is on the wane, in Australia and across the secular West. The true picture is somewhat more complex.
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Australian States and Territories implemented legislation in 2009 permitting de facto, including same sex couples to formalise their obligations using financial agreements.
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Departing from Black and Black
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What happens in the event the provision of the Act under which the Financial Agreement is executed is incorrect?
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Financial Agreements used in lieu of Consent Orders
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Some types of caveats include: A party to a relationship claims to have contributed to the land; Second (unregistered) mortgages; Unregistered leases; Caveats by authorities; By anticipated purchasers of the land; By a beneficiary to a Will; and, Where an agreement is alleged that a child would inherit the land in return for substantial ongoing assistance to their parent.
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The breakdown of a relationship can be even more distressing when one parent is told that the children will not spend time with them.
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Jane gave her partner of more than 20 years a terrific ''Valentine's Day'' gift - more than $4,000 per year - simply by getting some great financial advice
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Reduction in Legal costs. Lawyers and clients work towards a ''win-win'' situation. Negotiations take place in a private arena away from the public arena of the Court system.
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In a recent case (2012) it was held that the Family Court does not have
power to make orders with respect to unborn children
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Two pieces of legislation have been introduced that will significantly change how de facto property disputes are dealt with.
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De facto relationships are dealt with under the Family Law Act 1975 as a result in changes to the law in which all states and territories with the exception of Western Australia passed their power in relation to dealing with the division of property between de factos to the Commonwealth Government.
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You and your spouse are foreigners. Both of you have been living in Indonesia for several years due to work commitments. Either your spouse works in Indonesia or being your dependent, both of you are residents of Indonesia.
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Factors which have contributed to pressures on families and couples in Western Australia in recent years include the GFC, WA's mining boom, fly in fly out working lives... leaving from extended to nuclear and single families
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Mediation is encouraged and mandated by the Australian Family Law Legislation for all matters that relate to children, property and maintenance. In some circumstances, such as urgency , family violence and impracticality, mediation is not suitable.
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In June 2012 changes to the Family Law Act 1975 took effect. The changes provide better protection in family law cases where there is family violence and abuse. Television Education Network Pty Ltd - Audio Presentation 12 May 2011
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Consent Order, De facto relationship, Family and Child Specialist, Mediator and more definitons around divorce and separation...
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You've found your life partner and you're ready to settle down. Now it's time to start planning for a long and happy life together - which means getting your finances into shape.
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For children, divorce can be stressful, sad, and confusing. At any age, kids may feel uncertain about...
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Adam and Ben are a same-sex couple who have been in a relationship for the past 20 years. Together they own an apartment...
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The i-dont Divorce Checklist can help you consider the various issues you may need to deal with.
From Legal, Financial, Counselling and many other considerations.
To download the pdf, click the link...
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It is recognised that the financial impact of divorce differs between men and women. Figures show that while a man's living standards tend to decline, for a woman it is disposable income which tends to fall sharply.
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Moving to a new home can be one of the biggest changes that a family can face, especially for young children, so it is important to take them into consideration.
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Superannuation benefits and tax implications
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Superannuation - What can be split?
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Super and divorce - Never easy but with the right knowledge and expertise of a Financial
Adviser you could potentially
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The law as it stands in relation to gay co-father rights is essentially non-existant. This paper explores legislation prohibiting gay fathers from being legally recognised as parents
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Traditionally Australian Family Law Courts have been very reluctant to become involved with pet ownership disputes upon the breakdown of a relationship. The court takes the view that pets are property of the marriage.
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Fred and Ginger were married in 1979. They separated in January 2012 and Ginger wants to sort out their matrimonial property settlement. Ginger is concerned that Fred will automatically get half of the assets of the marriage. Ginger owned her own home when she married Fred, which was not subject to a mortgage.
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Participate in the National Research Study on the Service Response to Past Adoption Experiences (Australian Institute of Family Studies) by completing an online survey.
This research is focused on the period of closed adoption in Australia and its effects.
(Closed adoption is where an adopted child's birth certificate was sealed and an amended birth certificate issued that established the child's adopted identity and relationship with their new adopted family.
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The rights of both biological and non-biological
parents in gay and lesbian relationships
Pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975
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Sometimes after separation or divorce, parents find themselves living in different towns, states, or even countries to their children. This adds another level of complexity in maintaining relationships with them and in parenting from a distance.
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There are particular challenges when parents separate during pregnancy, or when the children are babies or toddlers.
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Deciding to sell, Choosing an Agent, Decide how you would like to sell, Sign agreement with agent, Prepare the Contract, Advertising, Going on the Market...
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This guide provides a reference for employees facing the prospect of redundancy, retrenchment or other terminations of employment and identifies some of the issues that need to be considered.
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The payments you receive may include accrued annual leave, accrued long service leave, rostered days off, sick leave, payment in lieu of notice, ex-gratia payment
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The tax free component of an employment termination payment does not incur tax but tax is applied to the taxable component. The tax applied depends on whether you're within or have exceeded the employment termination payment cap.
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Do you hope to find work in the near future? How long before you expect to retire? How much do you need for your normal living expenses? What are your plans for the future?
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Should I retire? Am I entitled to Social Security? Can I reduce the tax? Super? Insurance Cover?
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Under the Family Law Act 1975 parties must attempt to resolve disputes about chjildren via Family Dispute Resolution before applying to the Courts for a parenting order, an order about the living arrangements for children.
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Superannuation is an area which may bring some surprises. Since late 2002, the entire balance of a super fund has been treated as property which can be divided, a decision with far-reaching consequences.
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Interrupted careers and lower salaries have left many women facing a super savings shortfall. The sooner you act, the better your chances of closing the gap and saving enough for the retirement of your dreams.
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Superannuation laws are strongly skewed against anyone who takes a career break. Tougher restrictions on superannuation contributions are punishing mums, pre-retirees and small business owners.
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What does this mean for the GLBTI* Community? The Act makes it illegal to discriminate against a person on the basis of their sexual orientation, marital status, race or religion.
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In Australia the ''pre-nup'' is called a ''Binding Financial Agreement.'' The recent amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 extend Binding Financial Agreements to those in a de facto relationship.
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For the first time the definition of "family member" has been extended to include same sex couples, and also importantly provides further protection to children
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If you are involved in a disputed parenting matter, it is not uncommon for you and your ex partner to be directed by the Court to attend upon a Family Consultant.
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The situation has become more complex with the introduction of legislation in some states that include so-called 'mistress laws.' In some cases these can give couples having an affair the same rights to claim each others' assets as a traditional spouse.
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Sort and sell things you don't need, Use the floor plan of your new house to help decide what furniture stays and what furniture should go, Get copies of your records from doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, etc. Fill in a 'change of address' redirection notice from the post office starting from your settlement date
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Match your home to your advert If you're advertising a three bedroom home make sure that's exactly what buyer's find when they arrive...
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The most common circumstance for lodging a caveat on a property is where the parties have been in a de facto relationship or married yet the property is owned in only one party's name. This means that when they separate the owner can deal with the property in any way they like such as: Selling the property (for example to a friend or acquaintance at less than it is worth.) Borrowing against the property...
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Many people insure their home and their car, but fail to insure their most important asset, their ability to produce an income, which is also their life. People fail to realise the value of their 'working' life.
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Current trends suggest that one in three marriages will end in divorce, leaving many people facing complicated emotional and financial issues.
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There are many Federal laws that refer to different types of relationships. Acts often have their own definitions of 'spouse', 'de facto spouse', 'next of kin', or 'dependant'. State law generally has a single 'de facto partner' or 'de facto relationship' definition. These definitions are used to determine rights and responsibilities in areas like Centrelink benefits, superannuation, inheritances, and so on.
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There aren't too many products you buy in the hope that
you'll never need them. Life insurance is certainly one of them. But for those families who have had to claim on their policies, the difference it can make in their lives can be extraordinary.
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Christmas is supposed to be about making enjoyable and memorable experiences for families and especially for children. Unfortunately though, for separated families Christmas can be an especially difficult time. Parents may have agreed to share time in the school holidays but forgot to specifically negotiate special holidays such as Christmas.
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We all know sex can make you feel physically good, but there is growing evidence that it can also make you healthier and help you live longer...
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