We are often asked about whether or not the proceeds from certain transactions, particularly those involving businesses, can be added back to the asset pool and the answer is that generally the Court is reluctant to do so. In a recent case of Cabadas & Cabadas...
According to the College of Law some of the most common impacts of separation on children can include: They fear being abandoned by one or both of their parents They want their parents to reconcile They experience grief and loss, and especially so if they...
According to the College of Law, approximately 43% of marriages end in separation and there are approximately 50,000 children each year newly affected by the end of their parent’s relationship. In 25% of divorces the age of the youngest child is between 1 and 4. In...
So you’re thinking about withdrawing funds from your superannuation fund under the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) – early release of superannuation that allows eligible persons to access up to: $10,000 of their super before 1 July 2020 A further $10,000 from 1 July 2020 until 24...
It’s a tough time for families at the moment and, inevitably and unfortunately, when things are tough for families the rates of domestic violence increase. Hunter WDVCAS have reported that since Monday, 30 March 2020 they have received 238 referrals and are anticipating that these referrals...
In the current climate of job uncertainty and the pressures placed on families due to the combined impact of the economy and the COVID-19 crisis, most people, if they do decide to separate, want to do so quickly and amicably. It is hoped that once there...
