Be it divorce, property settlement, child custody, alimony or any other family law matter, a common myth about Australia's family law system is that all disputes involving family relationships must go to court. Far from it, family law courts in the country encourage families to use the family dispute resolution (FDR) framework to settle squabbles out of court whenever possible.
Read along to find out some of the great advantages that are associated with FDR.
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Partner visas are offered to people of other nationalities who are married to or are in de facto relationships with Australian citizens or permanent residents. People who have interdependent and same-sex relationships with Australians are also eligible to apply for this visa. However, the Department of Immigration takes you through an assessment process before you are granted the visa, and you must meet the stipulated requirements to get the visa. Your partner is also supposed to sponsor you for a period of two years before you get the visa.
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Applying for sole custody of your children (generally known as sole parenting responsibility) is not a decision to be taken lightly. It should only be considered when it's clearly in the best interests of your children. This conclusion cannot be subjective, and the Family Court must agree with your reasoning. Given the significance of your decision, you might wish to engage the services of family law solicitors to assist with your application.
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Domestic violence doesn't just manifest itself as physical or psychological abuse. Some people use financial control to create a situation of economic abuse.
What is economic abuse and what can you do about it?
What Is Economic Abuse?
Economic abuse can take various forms. Generally, this term applies to a relationship if one partner uses money or finance to control the other.
In some cases, this is all about one person using money to limit the other person's independence.
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Trusts are a vital aspect of the estate planning process. They allow you to protect the inheritance of beneficiaries who cannot manage their wealth. The extract below discusses the various considerations you should make when creating trusts.
When To Consider Trusts
Trusts are an ideal choice when you need a beneficiary to meet specific requirements before receiving their inheritance. For instance, you may want your kids to reach 18 years before they can inherit property.
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