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Dec
What is a Calderbank offer?
Lawyers often refer to an offer of settlement being a “Calderbank offer.” The term originates from the English case of Calderbank v Calderbank. Calderbank was a case litigated under...
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13DecRead MoreHow much do family law barristers charge?
In the recent past, there has been ongoing controversy and debate about the fees being charged by family lawyers. One newspaper report has suggested that the government is likely...
04DecRead MoreHigh Court rules on status of overseas Divorce
The country’s highest court has ruled that orders obtained by a husband in divorce proceedings in a Dubai court did not preclude his wife from pursing property and spousal...
03DecRead MoreAll you need to know about Child Support
Payments for child support are based on a formula which takes into account each parent’s income, the number of children and the child’s living arrangements. The child support section of...
22NovRead MoreWhat is an Interim Hearing in a Family Law case?
An interim hearing is a mini hearing before the final hearing in a case. A party asks the court for interim orders where there is some urgency to resolve...
22NovRead MoreHow much will I receive in a Property Settlement?
There is no mathematical formula to determine the percentage a party will receive in a property settelement, nor is there a presumption that property will be
22NovRead MoreHow do I go about obtaining a Divorce?
In Australia, the principle of no fault divorce applies which means that the court will not consider why the marriage has ended. Applications for divorce relate only to the...
22NovRead MoreAll you need to know about Apprehended Violence Orders
According to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics & Research, more than 37,000 final Apprehended Violence Orders were granted by NSW courts in 2019 [...]
