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Family Law System at a Balance: Simplicity versus Complexity

By Legal CrunchAugust 9, 20190 comments

Australia’s Family Law can be complex and is continually evolving with changes in legislation, Government and recent Court decisions. The family law system may change in 2019, where Federal Parliament is currently deliberating on a Bill that proposes the unification of the ...

Contributions and Add Backs in Family Law Property Settlement Proceedings - Vass & Vass [2015] FamCAFC 51

By Brett JonesJuly 1, 20180 comments

Vass & Vass [2015] Fam CAFC 51   Introduction The case of Vass & Vass [2015] FamCAFC 51, was heard by the Family Court of Appeal from the Federal Circuit Court matter of Vass & Vass [2013] FCCA 1354.  This was an appeal brought by Mr Vass (“the husband”) ...

Do I always need a Section 60I Certificate?

By Michael RodriguesDecember 25, 20170 comments

A section 60I certificate is a certificate that parents are required to obtain in most circumstances, before they can commence parenting proceedings in a Court. Before reading this section, you should first read our blog on what as a Section 60I Certificate is—Click here and ...

How long does a Section 60I certificate last?

By Brett JonesDecember 17, 20170 comments

You might have seen our previous post about section 60i certificates.  A section 60i certificate is a certificate issued by a family dispute resolution practitioner.  It is required in most circumstances before you can commence court proceedings for parenting and children’s ...

Family Lawyers - Lawyers for Pakenham

By Michael RodriguesDecember 15, 20170 comments

-Photo of the Pakenham Hotel, located in the heart of Pakenham and part of the community since 1928.   What you can expect from our team of lawyers?   Our family lawyers are committed to providing our clients in Pakenham with straightforward legal advice.  We ...

What is Family Dispute Resolution?

By Legal CrunchDecember 11, 20171 comments

What is Family Dispute Resolution? A common question My Legal Crunch is often asked is, what is family dispute resolution?   Family Dispute Resolution Family dispute resolution is a form of mediation which is overseen by an impartial third-party person called a family dispute ...

What is a Section 60I Certificate?

By Legal CrunchDecember 10, 20170 comments

What is a Section 60I Certificate?   It’s a common question we hear at My Legal Crunch, what is a section 60I certificate and why do I need one?   Section 60I Certificate A section 60I certificate is required in most circumstances before you want to start family law ...

Best family lawyer in Melbourne Australia

By JoelDecember 8, 20170 comments

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SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS-- Lambton & Lambton [2017] FCCA 1744 (8 June 2017)

By Michael RodriguesDecember 5, 20170 comments

Lambton & Lambton [2017] FCCA 1744 (8 June 2017)   Spousal Maintenance Considerations and Threshold Test under Section 72(1) and 75(2) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) In the recent case of Lambton & Lambton [2017] FCCA 1744 (8 June 2017) the Federal Circuit Court of ...