Superannuation splits and your property settlement
When you separate, one of the things you need to do is divide the property which is owned by you…
Property Settlement FAQs
When can I do a property settlement? You can do a property settlement at any time following separation. If you…
Mediation (family dispute resolution)
At Catherine Henry Lawyers we believe in trying to resolve matters as quickly as possible, as long as you can…
Applying for divorce
Few of life’s challenges are more stressful than the breakdown of a marriage. Australia’s divorce laws, set out in the…
Calculating child support
Calculating the amount of child support to be paid can be complicated but, keeping it simple, it is determined by:…
Children
Parental responsibility and living arrangements When people separate an important question is what happens with the children? There are two…
De Facto Relationships (including Same Sex Relationships)
A person is in a de facto relationship with another person if:- the persons are not married to each other;…
Spousal maintenance
What is spousal maintenance? Following separation, a Spousal Maintenance Order can be made by the Court for one party to…
Property Settlements: Marriage and De Facto Relationships
One of the most difficult things about separating can be dividing your assets. When to start the process You don’t…
