Tag: Divorce Proceedings

Family law matters are often emotionally charged and complex, requiring careful consideration and professional guidance to navigate successfully. In Far North Queensland, specifically in Cairns, there are various legal services available to assist individuals and families facing challenges in areas such as divorce, child custody/living arrangements, and property settlement. This blog aims to shed light on the diverse range of family law services in Cairns, empowering residents to make informed decisions during difficult times. Divorce and Separation [caption id="attachment_17879" align="alignright"...

Bankruptcy Act 1996 and Family Law Act 1975 - AustLII and Divorce Loopholes Under the bankruptcy act 1966 law, creditors are unable to claim against a person’s estate if that person has declared bankruptcy. However, there are certain situations where the bankruptcy act 1966 can be orchestrated to appear this way, so as to purposely avoid paying debts. Calls for Divorce Loophole Crackdown: Criminals Skirting the Law The recent case involving Michael Williamson, disgraced former Health Services Union Boss, highlights...

Divorce and pets: Who Gets Animals in Divorce Proceedings? As animals have become an integral part of modern relationships, it is important to understand what happens to your pets during the separation and divorce proceedings. Given that one or both parties may have special connections to their pets, the decision of who gets the primary care of the animal can sometimes be tense and lead to hostile situations. Some of the situations regarding Animals During Divorce Proceedings that commonly arise...