Business interests often form part of the asset pool available for division in a family law property settlement. It may be a business that has been built by one or both of the parties to the family law matter, such as a family business, or a business owned by way of a partnership or a company with third parties.

Relationship breakdowns and separations can be a stressful time as people navigate their parenting matters, property settlements and establish their ‘new normal’. Being involved in the family law system for the first time often means being exposed to a range of new terminology and legal jargon.

Family law property settlement negotiations and court proceedings can often run for lengthy periods of time. Sometimes there are delays that are outside of the parties’ control. These delays can cause issues when it comes to the time for valuation of the parties’ assets.

Harwood Andrews has commenced a partnership with Settify which allows you to begin your family law pathway. Via Settify, you can get access to general family law guidance from anywhere and at any time.

On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia merged. They have joined to become the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).

As family law practitioners we often see social media posts and screenshots used in evidence in family law disputes.

We are very proud to have been recognised as leading Family & Divorce law practice and two of our Lawyers Lisa Hunt, Principal (Preeminent) and Linton Drever, Counsel (Recommended).