During the exciting early stages of a new relationship, no one stops to think about the legal status of their relationship. However, in some circumstances, it can be in your interests to consider whether you and your partner are in a de facto relationship and if you need to take any steps to proactively protect yourself in case you separate in the future.
Read MoreSpousal and de-facto maintenance is financial support paid by one partner to the other partner where the other partner cannot support themselves financially.
Read MoreWhen considering an adjustment of the parties (husband, wife or de facto) assets and liabilities, whether in a marriage or De Facto relationship, the Court considers the following 4 steps. This article goes into depth regarding each of the 4 steps.
Read MoreThe Federal government has now made an amendment to the Family Law Act 1975 (and corresponding amendments to the Taxation Administration Act 1953) so that from 1 April 2022, a request can be made for details of all the superannuation interests of a former partner.
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