Did you know that superannuation has been considered ‘property’ for family law purposes since December 2002? This means that superannuation can be split between you and your former partner after a separation. Prior to that the Courts could not properly deal with it...
Separation and divorce are stressful periods for any couple. It is mentally exhausting and devastating, leaving both parties incapable of taking analytically strong decisions. While many people easily survive through this process. Moreover, divorce is a legal matter...
Going through a separation can be an emotional minefield without the added complication of navigating through the legal system. You would have been told by a friend of a friend that ‘you’ll only get every second weekend with your child’ or ‘50/50 is the standard split...