Jarrod Carter
From the Family Court to Behind Bars
In Western Australia, Family Court Judges can, and do, send litigants to prison but it is far rarer than you might think. In court room...
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Sami Abbas
Apr 211 min read
How Family Court Orders Work
Family law matters can be emotionally charged and legally intricate, especially when it comes to determining arrangements for children or...
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Sami Abbas
Mar 227 min read
Bitcoin in Australian Family Law Cases
In Family Law, disclosing cryptocurrency holdings is crucial (Rule 13.04). Extreme volatility adds complexity; fair division is essential.
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Sami Abbas
Mar 75 min read
Understanding the Legal Implications of In-Principle Agreements in Family Law
In family law matters involving separation or divorce, parties often reach "in-principle" agreements as a first step toward resolving...
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Sami Abbas
Feb 2910 min read
Understanding the Impact of Capital Gains Tax on Family Court Settlements
Capital Gains Tax ("CGT") stands as a significant consideration in family court proceedings, governed by the provisions of the Income Tax...
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Jarrod Carter
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Enforcement Proceedings: Family Court
Enforcement proceedings are a crucial part of the family law legal process, ensuring that court orders are not just formalities but are...
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Jarrod Carter
Nov 15, 20238 min read
Bitcoin and Family Court Settlements
Many people label Bitcoin as “fake internet money”. Others (myself included) believe it to be the great leap in monetary technology that...
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Jarrod Carter
Nov 13, 20237 min read
Binding Financial Agreements
Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) are somewhat controversial in the world of family law, stemming from their dual nature of empowering...
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Jarrod Carter
Oct 20, 20239 min read
Streamlining Justice: The PPP500 Pathway in Family Law
The Court has recently introduced a novel case management pathway known as Priority Property Pools under $500,000 cases, or PPP500 cases...
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Jarrod Carter
Oct 5, 20235 min read
Pre-Action Procedures in Property Disputes
Pre-action procedures in family law property disputes are a crucial first step when a marriage or de facto relationship comes to an end...
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Jarrod Carter
Aug 14, 20239 min read
Deadlines in the Family Court: Proceeding out of Time
Facing the financial complexities of a relationship breakdown is an overwhelming and multifaceted challenge for all parties involved. Not...
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Jarrod Carter
Jul 28, 20237 min read
Inheritances and Family Law Disputes
In the realm of family law, disputes often arise over the division of assets following the dissolution of a marriage or relationship. One...
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Jarrod Carter
Mar 20, 20235 min read
System Abuse and Family Violence
System abuse is a form of domestic violence that occurs when the perpetrator manipulates a system to control, intimidate, or harm their...
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Jarrod Carter
Jan 4, 20233 min read
Duty of Disclosure in the Family Court
The duty of disclosure is a legal requirement that applies to the parties involved in family law proceedings in Australia. It requires...
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Jarrod Carter
Dec 16, 20226 min read
How to Settle at Mediation: Family Law Financial
If you have separated from your spouse or de facto, you will need to divide up the asset pool of the relationship. Before you can settle,...
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Jarrod Carter
Oct 13, 20224 min read
WA’s New De Facto Justice: Superannuation Splitting
Western Australian law makers have finally closed a glaring gap in the law. On 28 September 2022, the law changed to allow separated de...
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Dimitri Kagioulis
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Disputing Family Law Final Property Orders?
Most clients want complete certainty and a ‘final deal so I can move on with my life’ when it comes to resolving the matter, especially...
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Dimitri Kagioulis
Apr 4, 20224 min read
'Exclusive Occupation' of the Home in Family Law Proceedings
Separating from a spouse or a significant other can be stressful at the best of times. Typically, issues arise where both parties refuse...
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Dimitri Kagioulis
Apr 4, 20223 min read
Partial Property Settlements in Family Court Proceedings
A financial separation is often a difficult and stressful process for both parties involved, particularly so where your ex-partner...
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