Kids now need $85,000 from their parents to buy a home

From a family law perspective, if you receive a large sum of money from your parents, it is wise to clearly document the transaction, especially if the money is a loan rather than a gift.

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We can help you with your family law matter no matter what stage of the negotiation process you are in. Have you recently separated from your husband or wife, or your de facto partner, and you want to sort out your parenting or financial matter but you're not sure where to begin? Have you been negotiating your family law matter with your ex-partner for some time now but you feel like you are not getting anywhere? Have you received an offer of settlement, or come to an agreement with the other party, but you are not sure whether you should accept the offer, or if the agreement you have reached is fair? Are you thinking about separating but want to get some family law advice first? If any of the above scenarios apply to you, then we want to help. At Applecross Family Lawyers, our aim is to help you to resolve your matter in the quickest and most cost effective way possible. We are highly experienced in negotiating family law matters, and we want to help you to settle your matter and reach an amicable resolution. We understand that sometimes Family Court proceedings are inevitable, however, we believe that Family Court should always be a last resort. If your matter is already in Court, we will help you to try and settle your matter and reach a fair resolution, so that you don't have to go to trial. Contact Applecross Family Lawyers on (08) 9364 9915 or 0474 458 340 to see how we can help you. www.applecrossfamilylawyers.com.au

Court battle over three-year-old's hyphenated surname leaves mum with $8000 legal bill

Interesting article about a Family Court battle over a child's surname. The child's mother is ordered to pay $8,000 towards the father's legal costs.

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Applecross Family Lawyers will be closing for the Christmas break from 2:00pm Friday, 23 December 2016 and re-opening at 8:30am on Tuesday, 3 January 2017. Please call us on (08) 9364 9915 or 0474 458 340 if you would like to make an appointment before Christmas. We hope you have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year!

When is it NOT just and equitable to make orders for property settlement?

When is it NOT just and equitable to make orders for property settlement? The Family Court can only make orders for property settlement if it just and equitable to do so (see Stanford v Stanford [2012] HCA 52). There is not a definitive list of when it will be considered not just and equitable to make orders for property settlement. It will depend on the circumstances of each case. In most cases, it will be considered just and equitable to make orders for property settlement. However, in the recent Full Court decision of Chancellor & McCoy [2016] FamCAFC 256 (delivered on 2 December 2016) it was upheld on appeal, that in this case, it was not just equitable to make any orders for property settlement. Read our latest blog post to find out more. If you require family law advice, please contact us on (08) 9364 9915 or 0474 458 340.

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Parenting Plans

If you and your former partner have a child, or children together, you may wish to formalise the parenting arrangements, to ensure certainty and reduce any arguments. You and your former partner can formalise your parenting agreement by obtaining court orders from the Family Court (either by consent or otherwise) or by entering into a parenting plan. If you require any information about parenting plans, please follow the link to our latest blog post or contact us on (08) 9364 9915 or 0474 458 340.

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Some words of wisdom for your Wednesday

Mum forged court order, DNA results

'Women are being traumatised': Rosie Batty call to end cross-examination by 'abusers'

In the Family Court, victims of family violence are often cross-examined by their abusive ex-partner. This is likely to be an extremely traumatic experience for the victims. Rosie Batty advocates for this to stop. Read the article to find out more and provide your thoughts below on such an important topic. If you or someone you know needs assistance with family violence call 1800 RESPECT.

Christmas and the Summer school holidays are almost here! If you and your ex-partner cannot reach an agreement about the parenting arrangements during Christmas and the Summer school holidays, now is the time to start thinking about it. The deadline to file an application in the Family Court is 11 November 2016 (the second Friday of November). However, it is recommended that you file sooner rather than later, as the Court cannot guarantee they will have time to hear your application even if you file before the deadline. If you need help with parenting matters please call us on 9364 9915 or 0474 458 340.