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  • Assessing your contributions to a relationship

    When determining how assets and liabilities should be divided upon separation, one of the steps the Family Court will take is to assess the contributions each party has made throughout the relationship.

  • The treatment of Pets in the Family Court is about to change

    When couples separate, disputes as to who will care for a beloved family pet often arise. Given how close may of us are to our furry family members, it is no surprise that some of these disputes end up in the Family Court.

  • Is spousal maintenance ever really final?

    Parties to an application for spousal maintenance in Perth / Western Australia need to take note of this. In 2019, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia made a finding in the matter of Blevins & Blevins [2019] FCCA 1923 that leave was not necessary to make an Application for spousal maintenance, and considered it was appropriate to [...]

  • A guide to using social media in family law disputes

    Written by Alex Mondia and Amy Baltzer. Social media is intertwined with our daily lives. When going through a separation or divorce, it can be a convenient tool for staying in touch, seeking support from, or updating loved ones. However, it is essential to exercise caution when using social media during this tumultuous time as [...]

  • Can my ex claim money from my new partner?

    After a separation or divorce, one key question that often arises is whether an ex-spouse can make claims over the finances or assets of a new partner you've entered into a relationship with. While it may seem unfair, there are certain legal avenues that could potentially allow this under the Family Law Act 1975 or [...]

  • Property settlement after breaking up: separation date and de facto time limits

    When a marriage breaks up or de facto couple’s relationship ends, the date upon which this separation occurs is a critical date when contemplating any property settlement. Resolving how the couple's property, assets and liabilities will be divided is a process governed by the Family Law Act 1975 and in the case of de facto [...]

  • Your ex’s new de facto relationship and its impact on property settlement

    After a separation, reaching a fair property settlement can often be a complex process, which is governed by the Family Law Act for married couples and the Family Court Act for de facto couples in Western Australia. However, things can get even more complicated if one of the former partners enters into a new de [...]