Category - Family & Divorce
If you have separated from your ex-partner and you own a business, you may be concerned about how your business will be treated in your property settlement.
If this sounds like you, here are our top three things you should consider when thinking about finalising a property settlement.
Understanding the value of your business
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At TGB Lawyers’ Brisbane office, we offer a ‘Coffee with a Family Lawyer’ service! You can meet with one of our family lawyers for an appointment at a cafe chosen by you, where we can discuss your legal issues and we can give you a preliminary understanding of the process and what legal options might be available...
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Going through a separation and divorce is a very difficult time. I can say this as I have experienced it first hand.
You might think I had the “upper hand” throughout my separation and divorce because I am a family lawyer myself.
Well, I can say that was not the case at all.
Lawyers need lawyers for their own divorce...
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If you have separated from your spouse or de facto partner, you might be contacted by a mediation service inviting you to attend mediation. For some, this can be quite daunting, especially if your former partner has not told you that they intend to start the mediation process.
The intention of this blog is to demystify the mediation...
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A common misconception amongst new clients is that they can construct a Family Trust in which to ‘squirrel away’ assets (including properties) on the basis that the Family Trust will not be captured as part of the parties’ net asset pool.
Unfortunately, this is exactly that – a misconception – and this...
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This is a burning question for all those who have separated and need to finalise their property settlement. We offer these tips to help you transition from your first inquiry through to finalisation.
Do you and your former partner have an agreement about the terms of your property settlement or do you need to negotiate one?
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Firstly… what is an intervention order?
Intervention orders help to protect a person and their family if they are a victim of abuse, and are tailored to the particular person and their situation. Intervention orders are designed to prevent someone that is harassing, threatening or abusing a person from having contact with...
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When the topic of divorce or separation pops up, a term you might come across is spousal maintenance. This term might seem overly legal and technical, but at its core it’s about fairness and support. Let’s unravel this concept together, so it’s easy for everyone to understand.
What Is Spousal Maintenance?
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Entering the world of family law can feel like trying to solve a complex puzzle, especially when it comes to understanding how contributions are assessed during separation proceedings. Fear not! We’re here to demystify this topic and explain it in a way that’s easy for anyone to grasp.
What Are Contributions?
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