Navigating the complexities of property settlements during divorce or separation is incredibly challenging, especially when family violence is at play. If you’ve experienced domestic violence, you may wonder how – if at all – it will be factored into your...
In Family Law, Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) are supposed to bring closure and fairness to separating couples. However, even when both parties agree to terms and sign on the dotted line, things can quickly unravel. Dragomirov v Dragomirov highlights how...
Property adjustments following the breakdown of a relationship can be incredibly challenging for all parties involved. To streamline the process and avoid increasing costs and delays, active case management in the Family Law Court of Australia is crucial. In...
In the recent Family Law case of Molla & Safar [2024] FedCFamC2F 910 (4 July 2024), the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered an ex parte application for an Anton Piller order. The wife alleged that her husband hid assets and failed to provide...
As family lawyers Melbourne at Rowan Skinner & Associates Lawyers, we specialise in handling high-conflict family disputes in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. We are also accredited Family Law specialists who have deep expertise in navigating...
Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) play a critical role in family law as it offers couples the opportunity to settle financial matters outside of court. However, drafting and executing BFAs can be complex and challenging. What happens when BFAs are set aside? This...
Property disputes can be incredibly challenging, especially when they involve large debts, negative equity, and contested contribution, as demonstrated in the recent case of Chiu & Shun (No 2) [2024]. Rowan Skinner is a highly experienced property dispute lawyer...
In the recent case of Birdwood & Gravino [2023] FedCFamC1A 114, the complexities surrounding the rectification of Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) were brought to the forefront. This case highlights the challenges that can arise in property settlements,...
Parental Alienation: Can a parent keep a child away from the other parent? Parental alienation is not uncommon in high-conflict child custody battles where one parent to deny access or limit the time the other parent spends with the child. So, is it possible for one...
Family violence remains a significant and deeply troubling issue within our community, as highlighted by Family Violence Royal Commissioner Marcia Neave during the Law Institute’s Family Violence Conference on 5 August 2016. The Commissioner shared an account of...
Melbourne Property Lawyers for Complex Family Violence Cases Navigating property settlements in family law cases can be challenging, particularly when dealing with complex scenarios involving high-value assets and allegations of misconduct. A recent case that has...
Melbourne Family Law Specialist for Parenting Cases Family law disputes can be complex and emotionally charged, particularly when they involve children with special needs. In this blog, we examine the Nixon & Nixon [2024] FedCFamC2F 94 case, exploring the...
