Carol Pages

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. If you’ve recently separated or are considering separation, you’re probably asking: What happens to our assets? Will I lose half of everything I’ve worked for? Many people worry about their financial future after separation, especially when there’s a family home, business, superannuation, or other assets involved. If you run … What Will I Get in the Divorce? Understanding Property Division After Separation

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. When separating, one of the most important legal obligations in family law property and financial matters is the requirement for full and frank financial disclosure. But what happens if someone fails to disclose assets or income? Can it be considered a criminal offence? What Is Financial Disclosure in Family … Is Non-Disclosure of Financial Information in Divorce Cases a Crime?

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. Going through a separation? Learn why the end of financial year is the idea time to prepare your business valuation for a fair family law property settlement If you’re going through a separation or divorce, one of the first and most important steps in your family law property settlement … Why now is the time to value your business in divorce

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. Going through a divorce with a family trust? Learn how Australian family law treats trusts in property settlements and why early legal advice is critical. Do you and your spouse have a family trust? Are you listed as a beneficiary of a family trust? If you’re separating or going … How family trusts are treated in divorce

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. If you’re separating and wondering who gets the pet, you’re not alone.  Until now pets have been treated as property in Australian family law.  Important changes to the Family Law Act are about to change how companion animals are considered during divorce and separation proceedings. New laws about pets after separation … Who gets the pet after separation? Important changes to the Family Law Act regarding pets in divorce and separation

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. There are some important changes to the law relating to family law property settlements after separation.  One of the most important updates is the formal recognition of family violence as a relevant factor in the property settlement process. How does property settlement work now? Under Australian family law, a property … Changes to family law property divisions in Australia after separation