by Joseph Schepis | May 29, 2020 | Divorce & Separation, Children's Matters, Financial & Property, Domestic Violence
In response to a spike in a number of urgent cases that have arisen due to the impact of Covid-19 the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have established an urgent court list to enable parties to be before the Court and have their matter processed... 
by Joseph Schepis | Mar 20, 2020 | Divorce & Separation, Financial & Property
What is spousal maintenance? “Maintenance” is not defined in the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”), but has a broad definition (Branchflower & Branchflower (1980) FLC ¶90-857) Spouse maintenance is financial support paid by a party to a marriage to their... 
by Joseph Schepis | Mar 13, 2020 | Divorce & Separation, Children's Matters
Have you ever wondered what your rights are as a Mother or a Father? If you have, then maybe it is time to ask yourself a different question… Separation is never an easy road for families. Particularly for the children of the relationship who are often caught in the... 
by Joseph Schepis | Mar 6, 2020 | Divorce & Separation, Financial & Property
The Family Court understand the importance of appropriate support for separated families and the benefit of resolving disputes outside the court system. In fact, the Family Law Act 1975 Cth (“the Act”) emphasises that parties must make a reasonable and genuine attempt... 
by Joseph Schepis | Feb 28, 2020 | Divorce & Separation, Financial & Property
Your ex-partner proposes a property settlement to you, but you can’t help but wonder … is this really a fair agreement in the eyes of the law? Separated families are often baffled when it comes to dividing their assets. Some may ask themselves, “Is this a fair... 