Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial AgreementsSeptember 13, 2016 by Clewett Prenuptial agreements In Australia, prenuptial agreements (also known as a ‘prenup’ or a Binding Financial Agreement) can be entered into by parties who are intending to marry or intending to enter into a de-facto...
De facto Relationships

De facto Relationships

De facto Relationships March 17, 2016 by Clewett De facto Relationships – What defines them? Our Family Lawyers are often asked about the true definition of de facto relationships and the legal rights surrounding this type of relationship. According to the Family Law...
Family businesses

Family businesses

Family businesses November 30, 2015 by Clewett What happens to the Family Business in a Divorce? On a percentage basis, Queensland has more family firms (than other types of businesses) in the Top 500 private firms as published by Business Review Weekly (BRW) than any...
Custody of the family pet?

Custody of the family pet?

Custody of the family pet? November 30, 2015 by Clewett Custody Battles – Who gets “Buster”? Divorce is never easy.   For some, who gets  “custody” of their much-loved pet can be a key source of anxiety. In some cases, the issue is easily resolved by taking into...
Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce

Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce

Fathers’ Rights in a Divorce August 6, 2015 by Clewett Fathers’ rights in a divorce Fathers have rights, just as mothers have rights. Each parent has parental responsibility for each of their child/ren until aged 18 years, unless a court orders otherwise....
Splitting Super

Splitting Super

Splitting Super June 23, 2015 by Clewett Superannuation Splitting post a separation Super is one of the most valuable assets a couple has, but is often a forgotten asset when it comes to property settlements. Under family law, when a marriage or de facto relationship...
Grandparent Rights

Grandparent Rights

Grandparent Rights June 4, 2015 by Clewett Grandparents Rights post a parent separation Divorce is a very traumatic time for a family and it affects everyone – the couple, the children, family friends, and of course, the grandparents. Grandparents can provide a haven...