Can You Annul A Marriage In Australia? Can you annul a marriage in Australia? Yes you can annul a marriage in Australia, however an annulment is an American term, there is an Australian equivalent that declares a marriage null and void. Often, when people get married in haste or find out their new spouse …
Infidelity and divorce – divorce entitlements after adultery? While in Hollywood films, infidelity and cheating have a significant financial impact on how a divorce plays out, in Australia, things are actually quite different from what we see on the silver screen. This wasn’t always the case, however. In fact, before 1975, if you wanted a …
Where Is Divorce Illegal? Should divorce be illegal? There are two countries in the world where it is illegal to get a divorce. In the Philippines and the Vatican City, people are prohibited from filing for divorce. This group of countries used to include Malta, until the Mediterranean island legalized divorce by referendum in 2011. …
Gay Divorce in Australia Since achieving marriage equality, Australian same-sex couples can marry and divorce as they wish. Same-sex marriage is recognised in 26 countries around the world. The right to marry and divorce someone regardless of sex or gender was a long time coming in Australia. How do I get a divorce if …
An amicable divorce might seem like an oxymoron, but it does not have to be an unattainable myth. Divorce can be thought of as inevitably full of animosity, but that is not true. Relationship breakdowns are difficult, but working hard to have an amicable divorce is usually better for everybody. Divorces rarely happen mutually. The …
The seizure of a $637 million superyacht is part of an absurdly expensive divorce in London. The yacht MV Luna is set to change hands from husband to wife in the divorce settlement with the highest stakes the United Kingdom has ever seen. Farkhad Akhmedov, 62, is a Russian oligarch with over two billion dollars …
A man has an affair with a woman he met at work. He was married to his estranged wife for twenty-four years and has four daughters with her. His girlfriend is now seven months pregnant with his fifth child. Spotted this weekend with his girlfriend house hunting in the holiday suburb of South West Rocks …
Divorce financial advice needs to be received as close to separation as possible in order for it to be most effective. Divorce normally means that you will be making a number of life-changing decisions, it’s always best to consult with a lawyer on how best to proceed with a divorce. After a divorce, both spouses …
9 December 2017 was a historic day for Australian Family Law: same-sex marriage was legalised in Australia through the passing of the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017. Whilst many same-sex couples across Australia are busily planning their weddings under the new legislation, one Perth couple is set to become the first same-sex …
