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. As the end of the 2025 financial year approaches, it is important for separated or recently divorced couples to review their financial position – particularly if you are involved in a family law property settlement or financial disclosure process. Whether you’re finalising your separation or still working through the … End of financial year checklist for separated couples
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
Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. A binding financial agreement, sometimes called a ‘pre nup’, is an agreement between a couple about how their assets will be divided if they separate. You can enter into a financial agreement before, during our after your marriage or de facto relationship. Our previous article in the series can be … Are financial agreements legally binding in Australia? Why legal advice is essential.
Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. A binding financial agreement, sometimes called a ‘pre nup’, is an agreement between a couple about how their assets will be divided if they separate. You can enter into a financial agreement before, during or after your marriage or de facto relationship. This means that you can have a financial … When should you consider a financial agreement?
Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. In the final article of this series on Family law property division we explain the two major ways of formalising your property division, and why you shouldn’t risk a handshake deal. Why do we have to do this? Formally documenting your family law property division is recommended, even if … Family law property division – Documenting your agreement
Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. In the latest article in our series on Family law property division we give an overview of the process of dividing property in family law matters. Just and equitable? The law starts by considering whether it is ‘just and equitable’ to make an order about the property of the … Family law property division – How does it work?
