Leanne Abela and Amanda Vella were fortunate enough to be invited to attend the Law Institute Victoria Annual Forum, held at the Pullman Hotel in...
Law Institute Victoria Annual Forum 2026
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Pearsons Lawyers is pleased to announce that we are now registered with PEXA
As a PEXA-registered firm, we can facilitate electronic property settlements and lodgements through Australia's leading digital property exchange...
Journey from Lawyer in India to becoming an Australian Lawyer
Law has always been my passion, driven by a belief in fairness, justice, and the power of effective advocacy. I began my legal career in India,...
Separation in India versus Separation in Australia: Cultural issues and legal issues
INTRODUCTION The divorce rate in India has increased over the years, it remains far lower compared to Australia. The divorce rate in Australia is...
Negotiating and Finalising Property Settlements After Separation: Consent Orders, BFAs and the “Just and Equitable” Test
Negotiating finalising and documenting a property settlement between separated couples usually involves a number of steps and sub-steps to ensure...
Duty of Disclosure – Do I Have to Provide My Financial Documents?
YES! Since the commencement of the Family Law Act in 1975 (“FLA”) parties who separate have an obligation to provide what is known as “financial...
What Happens If You Win The Lottery While Paying Child Support and Can It Impact A Property Settlement
If you are paying or receiving child support, you may have wondered how a large financial windfall like winning the lottery or becoming entitled to...
How Domestic Violence Affects Property Settlements
After the introduction of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“FLA”) in 1975 there were cases were domestic violence was taken into account but they were...
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