Updates

Previously Assets/Cash etc that was removed from the Asset pool was included as an “ADD BACK” on the balance sheet in property settlements. Now Sec 79 (3) Family Law Act 1975 requires the court to identify and adjust existing property and ADD BACKS are to be taken as part of a holistic weighing of contributions as was outlined in Shinohara {2025} FedCFFamC1A 126 . If you have issues like this it is important to call Van Houten Law to discuss your matter. Where parents contrib

Since the 1 September 2021 the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia commenced operation. Parties are encouraged to engage in...