In this paper Andrew Davies briefly summarises the provision of Section 106B of the Family Law Act 1975 that deals with transactions to defeat claims and how it might impact on advisors: and ways to avoid this monster.
Separated couples in de facto relationships in Perth do not presently have their superannuation entitlements split in property settlements. A bill has now been introduced to remedy this.
A discussion on the impact of under resourcing in the Family Court as published in The Australian.
A husband who pressured his bride into signing a Binding Financial Agreement (also known colloquially as a pre-nuptial agreement) has had the Agreement set aside by the Family Court on the basis that his behaviour was “unconscionable”.
The Court’s ability to also make orders affecting the rights of third parties creates significant uncertainty for families and businesses contemplating succession and estate planning.
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today released the ‘Family Dispute Resolution Services in Legal Aid Commissions’ evaluation report which highlights the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of family dispute resolution (FDR) services.
Shared Parental Responsibility Statistics – Family Court of Australia
