by Pamela Cominos | Mar 17, 2019 | Divorce, General Legal Matters, Property and Money, Spousal Maintenance
Divorce costs money! We know that divorce or separation costs money, not only are there costs of mediation, costs of lawyers and other experts- there are also divorce mistakes that cost people lots and lots of money! Divorce Mistakes Below are 5 Mistakes that people...
by Pamela Cominos | Feb 27, 2019 | Child Support, Divorce, Property and Money, Spousal Maintenance
What can you do if your ex-partner simply won’t follow Court Orders? Do you always worry that your ex is not following Court Orders or Agreements? Are you unsure what to do? Or even how to get them to do what they’re supposed to do? The Family Law case of Ianello and...
by Pamela Cominos | Oct 14, 2018 | Divorce, Spousal Maintenance
In the recent case of Dodt and Elei [2018], Mr Elei and Ms Dodt were in a de facto relationship. The relationship ended and Ms Dodt asked for spousal support. It was Ms Dodt’s position that she: Had not worked for 5 years She had some training and experience in the...
by Pamela Cominos | Jun 6, 2018 | Divorce, Property and Money, Spousal Maintenance
Oops I married an escort and paid for her home – our relationship is over – I want my property back! The facts of the case of Higgins v Higgins [2018] FAM CA 243 are intriguing and fascinating. Although in this day and age where people are living longer...
by Pamela Cominos | Jul 31, 2016 | Child Support, Divorce, General Legal Matters, Property and Money, Spousal Maintenance
Wife set to receive $16,500,000 from her late father, asks for spousal maintenance from her wealthy builder ex-husband, High Court of Australia says NO. On 8 June 2016 the High Court of Australia handed down its judgment in the case of Hall v Hall [2016] HCA 23. In...
by Pamela Cominos | May 10, 2016 | Divorce, Family Violence, Parenting / Custody, Property and Money, Spousal Maintenance
Going To Court- Family Law Going to court for your family law matter is a daunting and uncertain time. Even if you are the one who started the Court process, it is still a difficult time. Most people avoid confrontation and conflict and hope that their parenting or...
