Family Law

Alteration of property interests where proceeding is undefended including assessment of contribution and whether a just and equitable order – BARNES & BARNES [2015] FCCA 2528 Peter Pavusa [...]

A CAUTIONARY TALE Property proceedings – parties self represented at final hearing, assessment of contributions including initial contributions, add backs, negative contribution – [...]

Application to take child out of Australia to visit family members in China – permission for child to travel internationally – LAM & ZENG [2015] FCCA 2558 Peter Pavusa accredited family [...]

Understanding your rights, responsibilities and obligations It is important to understand your rights, responsibilities and obligations during the process of separation and divorce as decisions [...]

Legal Obligation under Family Law Act Couples including married couples and de facto couples have the legal obligation under the Family Law Act to financially support each other. In some [...]

Relationship Breakdown Following relationship breakdown, settlement of property matters can become complicated, drawn out and expensive.  Sound, specialist, independent legal advice is strongly [...]

Insurance against future costs, litigation and uncertainty Resolution of matters relating to relationship breakdown Seeking advice in relation to family law issues is usually accompanied by a [...]

Important Considerations Our children and what arrangements are made for their care in the event of a separation is often the most important consideration and a cause for concern, uncertainty and [...]