Children – Court not satisfied that sexual abuse occurred but where mother’s belief of risk was reasonably held – No time to the father – Anxiety of the mother considered…
Many matters that come before the court and practitioners in general contain unsubstantiated allegations of one thing or another. It is important for parents to put aside differences and consider…
Wifes distribution from family trust to pay school fees not added back. Her payment of school fees in advance treated as a contribution under Section 79 (4) In Alexiou [2012]…
In Hardwick [2013] FCWA 57 (20 May 2013) the parties disagreed over the appointment of a single expert witness to provide a report in a parenting case and the terms…
In Richards & Parsons [2013] FamCAFC 74 (7 May 2013) the mother was twice assaulted by the father during a seven month cohabitation in Canberra. The father was in both…
Children – Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) to apply in the “exceptional circumstances” of alleged sexual abuse of a child under s 69ZT(3) In Garman & Jackson [2013] FamCA 54 (21…
Property – Husband’s high earnings throughout long marriage not allowed as “special contributions” In Newman [2013] FamCA 37 (30 January 2013) the husband argued that his high earnings throughout the…
Property – Cohabitation agreement under Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) was not a recognised agreement or financial agreement – Nor a bar to consent orders n Kevin & Trembath [2012]…
Property – Husband’s inheritances represented 43.5% of $2.7m pool – Long marriage – Contributions assessed 70/30 in his favour – Adjusted for wife’s limited employment opportunities In Dinsmore [2012] FamCA…
Children – Father’s hearsay account of housekeeper’s statements as to mother’s alcohol use admitted but given little weight as that evidence was not adduced from that potential witness In Mabart…
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