Shinohara & Shinohara: A Fundamental Case For Family Law – No More Add-backs When separating couples divide their property, the law requires not only careful assessment of contributions but also a process that is fair and transparent. The recent Full Court...
How does the Family Court treat parties’ debts and what happens when there is nothing left? In some cases, parties can get to the end of a relationship and they are significantly in debt. Possibly, they have enjoyed life too much. This can lead to difficulties in...
How does an inaccurate property valuation affect settlement in separation proceedings? Property settlement after separation can be complex, especially when significant assets are involved. Valuations of property, whether real property or otherwise, form an important...
Here at Rowan Skinner and Associates Lawyers, we are Melbourne Child Custody Lawyers. We act for parents in parenting negotiations and in Family Court and FCFCOA court cases involving child custody disputes. In the recent FCFCOA decision of Hannigan & Hannigan by...
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...
