Is Your Ex Hiding Assets? Know the Signs and Your Rights by Special Counsel Gavin Lai Last updated: October 2026 If you are worried your ex is hiding money, you are not being paranoid, and you are not powerless. As Brisbane family lawyers, we see this concern in property settlements all the time. The short...
Parents Helped Buy Your House? What Happens When You Separate by Special Counsel Gavin Lai Last updated: October 2026 Finder’s 2026 Home Loan Report found that 30% of Australian home buyers received some form of family help, rising to two-thirds of Gen Z buyers. As family lawyers in Brisbane, we now see the “bank of...
What Is a Marriage Annulment and Is It Possible in Australia? Can a marriage be annulled in Australia? Yes, but only in limited circumstances. An annulment is not an alternative to divorce simply because a marriage was brief, unhappy, never consummated or regretted soon after the wedding. To obtain a marriage annulment in Australia, you...
Property Settlement After Separation: Top FAQs in Australia Property settlement is the arrangement made between two parties to divide all assets and property following a separation. Whether it is a marriage or de facto relationship, all financial ties between the parties should be properly finalised. Every relationship is different, so there is no universal formula...
What Happens to Your Inheritance During a Divorce Settlement in Australia? by Special Counsel Gavin Lai During the divorce process, dividing marital assets can often lead to conflict, especially if it involves an inheritance. One spouse may have received an inheritance from a parent or another family member. Should that property be shared with the...
Am I in a de Facto Relationship in Australia? There is often confusion about what it actually means to be in a de facto relationship in Australia. Many people are unsure when a relationship is legally considered de facto, what rights can follow from that status, and what can happen if the relationship breaks down....
Parental Alienation in Australian Family Law (2026) Separation and divorce can put enormous pressure on families, especially families with young children. Parental alienation occurs when one parent attempts to eradicate the relationship between the children and the other parent, and it makes this strenuous situation even worse. So, what is the impact of parental alienation...
