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Are your contributions to a de facto relationship worth less because you are not married? The Full Court says “No”

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Are your contributions to a de facto relationship worth less because you are not married? The Full Court says “No”

In 2018, a Trial Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia made Orders for a property settlement, in favour of the de facto husband. The outcome provided for the de facto husband to receive a significant adjustment of 75% of the pool of assets, and the de facto wife the remaining 25%.

In Whiton & Dagne [2019] FamCAFC 192, the Full Court of the Family Court overturned the decision of the Trial Judge, referring to his decision as a “‘leap from words to figures” insufficiently heralded by any reasoning”.

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Family Violence in Family Law Cases

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Family Violence in Family Law Cases

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that in 2017-18, the proportion of family law cases in which allegations of child abuse, family violence or risk of family violence was alleged rose to 30%.

There is a continuing growing awareness of family violence in the community, and recognition by the Courts of the impact that family violence can have on both parents and children following separation.

Financial disclosure in property settlements – produce, or go to prison?

Financial disclosure in property settlements – produce, or go to prison?

Both you and your ex-partner have an obligation to provide financial documents to each other and disclosure should be a relatively straightforward process. However, it can get tricky if one person does not want to provide certain information because they do not have it, believe the other person is not entitled to it, or are simply trying to hide something

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Legal Aid Family Dispute Resolution

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Legal Aid Family Dispute Resolution

If you or your former partner have a grant of Legal Aid, or there is an Independent Children’s Lawyer involved in your matter, you may be eligible to participate in a mediation funded by Legal Aid.

Family Dispute Resolution is often an efficient and productive way to reach an outcome in your matter without the stress and expense of going to Court.

Robinson + McGuinness recognised again as leaders in their field in the ACT Doyles Guide 2019

Robinson + McGuinness recognised again as leaders in their field in the ACT Doyles Guide 2019

This month Doyles Guide released their 2019 listings for leading family law firms and leading family lawyers in the ACT. We feel privileged to be named in both the leading law firm and leading lawyers categories for family law in Canberra for the fourth year in a row.

Parental responsibility and schooling

Parental responsibility and schooling

Separated parents will usually share in making long-term decisions for the benefit of their children. One long-term decision relates to where a child will attend school. If parents cannot agree about their child’s schooling or one parent wants to change a child’s school without the other’s consent, parents may seek a resolution through the Family Courts.

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