Difficult Divorce Applications
Applying for Divorce can be so hard emotionally, that it ends up being put off completely instead of getting closure and finally severing ties. If a separation is final and all reasonable prospects of reconciliation of the marriage have failed, staying married may become a stumbling block to actually “moving on” with a new life …
Dividing Superannuation in Family Law Settlements
For family law purposes in Australia, superannuation is treated as “Property” and can be divided between the parties after the breakdown of a marriage or the breakdown of a de facto relationship. Rather than cashing out the super money, however, the superannuation is “split” and assigned to the partner who is entitled to a top-up. Superannuation …
How to Settle Your Family Law Matter…and Avoid Going to Court
Ways To Formalise Your Agreement in Family Law If you and your former partner can reach an agreement in principle about how to divide your property and financial resources, you can save an enormous amount of time, money and the stress of being in the Court system. After agreed, making it legally binding, means you …
Parenting Plans and Consent Orders – What’s the Difference?
Parenting Plans and Consent Orders are the two options for documentation of agreed care arrangements for children.
8 Top Tips to Prepare for Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution
Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) can help you work through your parenting and financial agreements, resolve disputes, and find solutions that provide the best outcome for all parties involved.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Property Co-Ownership in Victoria.
Steadily increasing Melbourne house prices have meant that, for many people, buying property in the current market is little more than a pipe dream.
When should you start a will and seven reasons why it’s important
I’m sure you or someone you know has continually put off writing a will. It’s not something we want to think about, and it can be an emotional experience.
Family Law: What are Binding Financial Agreements and why it’s important to have one in place?
Couples who are looking to enter marriage or a de facto relationship may consider a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) or also widely known as a ‘prenuptial agreement’ or ‘pre-nup’.
Meet the team: Principal, David Littlejohn
Meet our team – recently we caught up with our Principal, David Littlejohn, to learn more about his career, highlights, achievements and what’s next for Michael Benjamin & Associates.
Thank you to all who voted for David in 2021 Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Council Elections.
Last week, the overall winners for the 2021 LIV Council Election were announced for each category. Although David wasn’t successful this year, he was extremely honoured that he was nominated for a place on the LIV Council.
