Prenuptial Agreements What is a prenuptial agreement? When a relationship of three years or longer breaks down, property is typically divided amongst parties in accordance with the Property...Read More
Settling Relationship Property The Process Financial matters can be settled by agreement or through the Family Court. Agreement Settling financial matters by agreement means the Family Court...Read More
Relationships of longer than three years duration are governed by the Property Relationships Act which requires assets and debts to be split equally by both parties if they separate. Couples can...Read More
Lawyers in other fields recommend us to their clients for specialist family law advice. In fact we are proud to say that many of our clients are referred to us by other lawyers. We also provide...Read More
Separation is often a stressful time and people have a lot to consider in splitting relationship property and care of children. Frequently Asked Questions Do we need to record our...Read More
Many of my clients visit me at the outset of their separation to get information and advice on a range of issues. These include asset division, spousal or child support costs and child...Read More
We handle international parenting and custody disputes, child abduction cases (governed by the Hague convention), Habeas Corpus cases and child relocation. We also represent clients in New...Read More
There are a number of financial issues that can arise in a separation. Reaching agreement as to what is separate vs relationship property Settling relationship property, including...Read More
Under the Family Protection Act, a family member can challenge a will on the grounds that they were not adequately provided for in the will. We assist clients in family protection claims and...Read More
This arrangement is to assist the party who cannot meet their own reasonable needs at the time of separation. It is a temporary arrangement, until that party is able to support themselves again....Read More
Facts Muriel is mother to three children, Doug, Jane and Louise. In July 2007, Muriel executed a will in the presence of her lawyer, nurse and neighbor. They noticed nothing was wrong with her....Read More