Adamson Legal Group Pty Ltd

01/09/2023

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01/06/2023

When timing is everything.

We strive to offer the best advice to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and their circumstances and do it always in a timely and efficient manner.

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24/05/2023

Buying a home?

It is essential you have the help of an experienced lawyer who can guide you through the process and ensure you are protected every step of the way.

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31/03/2021

What to do when you are separating?

If you are considering separating from your partner, or have already separated, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain as to what to do next.

At Frigo Adamson Legal Group, we understand that the conflict and emotion that often accompanies family law disputes can make negotiating decisions for the care of your children or the division of your property stressful. That is where we can help you.

By providing you with clear and easy to understand family law advice on the Gold Coast, we can ensure that you are properly informed, feel in control, and able to navigate through this difficult time.

We consider your individual circumstances and can provide you with tailored family law advice in relation to all areas of family law, including:

*Divorce applications
*Parenting Orders – Child Custody – Parenting Plans
*Property Settlements – Binding Financial Agreements (BFA) – Consent Orders
*Spousal Maintenance – Child Support Agreements

So if you need help with your family law matter, contact today our experienced family law team on 07 56 619 719 or [email protected] to book your initial consultation.

We consider your individual circumstances and can provide you with tailored family law advice on the Gold Coast in relation to all areas of family law.

27/03/2021

THE BENEFITS OF FORMALISING YOUR AGREEMENT

In many cases parties to a marriage or a de facto relationship are able to reach an agreement in relation to the care of their children or the division of their property after they separate. This is particularly so when the separation has been amicable, and the parties remain on good terms. In these circumstances, parties often ask ‘if we have reached an agreement between ourselves, do we really need a lawyer?’

Whilst the temptation in these circumstances may be to try and avoid legal costs and rely on a ‘handshake agreement’, or even a document that the parties have prepared themselves and signed, the reality is that unless the parties properly formalise their agreement, there are significant risks on relying on this type of arrangement.

The prospect of saving on legal costs may, at first glance, appear to be appealing. However, the reality is that by not properly formalising your agreement you expose yourself to the risk of significantly higher legal costs if one party reneges on an informal agreement or perhaps makes a further claim for property or spousal maintenance and/or may result in you missing out on stamp duty or transfer costs.

At Frigo Adamson Legal Group our focus is on helping you achieve the best possible outcome without resorting to litigation by providing you with expert family law advice that is tailored for your individual circumstances.

For an assessment of your family law matter, contact our experienced family law team to arrange your consultation on (07) 5661 9719 or [email protected].

Parties can formalize arrangements after they separate by way of a Binding Financial Agreement or a Consent Order. Binding Financial Agreements. more See us

23/03/2021

Can De Facto couples apply for a Property Settlement?

Under the Family Law Act 1975, a party to a de facto relationship may be able to apply to the Court for a property settlement if that relationship breaks down. The right of a party to a de facto relationship to apply for a property settlement arises where:

- The parties have lived in a de facto relationship for at least two years; or
- The parties to the de facto relationship have a child together; or
- Either one of the parties to the de facto relationship has made a substantial financial contribution to the relationship.

If the parties to a relationship were not previously married, the Court must be satisfied that the relationship was in fact a de facto relationship before it will consider making an order for a property settlement. In deciding whether a relationship is a de facto relationship, it does not matter how the parties to that relationship describe their relationship. Instead, the Court’s decision will be based on the requirements set out in the Family Law Act 1975 and various considerations may be taken into account in establishing whether the parties were living together on a genuine basis. Whether a Court will find that a relationship is a de facto relationship will depend on the individual circumstances of each case.

As is the case with married couples who have separated, there is no specific formula used to determine how to divide the property from a de facto relationship. The general principles that are applied to determining the distribution of property following the breakdown of a de facto relationship are the same as those that are applied to the distribution of property following the breakdown of a marriage. There is also no requirement for parties to a de facto relationship to wait a minimum period of time before applying to the Court for a property settlement and/or spousal maintenance, and an application can be made to the Court as soon as the relationship has ended.

If you were in a de facto relationship and have separated, or are considering separation, it may be important that you get legal advice as soon as possible to ensure the best outcome for you and your children. Contact our experienced family lawyer Mr Andrew James on 07 56 619 719 or by email at [email protected] to arrange an initial consultation to discuss your matter.

At Frigo Adamson Legal Group, we can provide you with expert De facto lawyers who can tailor for your circumstances & give you the best advice. Contact now!