Family Law

Matrimonial Losses – Sexually Transmitted Debt

Matrimonial Losses – Sexually Transmitted Debt Matrimonial debt accrued during a marriage is shared by both husband and wife in most cases at the end of a marriage. In a well-known case the Family Court stated that ‘marriage is for most couples an economic...

Post-Separation Contributions in Family Law Property Settlements

Are post-separation contributions included in the asset pool in family law property cases?   The short answer is Yes, post-separation contributions are a monetary contribution type included in the asset pool to be assessed in a property settlement for the...

Is it better to mediate rather than litigate?

In recent times, the Family Court has been criticised for its failure to provide efficient and effective services due to the Government’s lack of funding and failure to legislate to improve its process. The response was to delegate and split the work load with the...

Private School Fees, A Big Child Maintenance Issue

Child Support and Private School Fee Disputes As a parent, if you have a higher level of income, you will be obligated to pay a percentage of your income to support your children. Typically, financial support for a child is determined by an assessment carried out by...

Can I afford to separate? Can I get financial support from my ex?

Spousal support after separation is a big issue. We frequently see the breakdown of relationships whereby one party is in control of the household finances and is the main breadwinner while the other party is primarily responsible for raising children and running the...