Scarf Family Law

Scarf Family Law A refreshingly different approach to Family Law. We're real. We're relatable. Regain your POWER with Scarf Family Law

Helping you navigate your way through:
- Separation and Divorce
- Parenting Arrangements and Disputes
- Financial and Property Disputes

Come and say hello. Scarf Family Law provide expert legal advice and assistance to individuals and their families who are facing family law problems such as Child Care and Protection matters, Parenting Arrangements, Child Support, Financial and Property dispu

tes, Spousal Maintenance and Divorce Applications. We have extensive knowledge and experience in negotiating all aspects of family law matters and formalising settlement outcomes in a timely and cost effective manner whilst striving for an amicable resolution for all Parties. We take pride in advising and supporting client’s through their entire family law process and as a result, achieve the best results for our clients and their families. Unlike some lawyers, we treat each client as an individual not a number and respect that each client will deal with their emotional and financial circumstances differently.

Making the decision to separate is already very emotional, and then deciding where you are going to live adds another la...
28/08/2025

Making the decision to separate is already very emotional, and then deciding where you are going to live adds another layer of stress. Many couples choose to separate but remain living under the one roof on a temporary basis. Some couples decide to continue living together for the children, until the family home is sold, or until their property settlement is finalised.

Read on in our article
https://www.scarffamilylaw.com.au/articles/

New rental laws are now in place, giving tenants greater protections. ⁠The new rules include:⁠⁠🐶A landlord can only end ...
24/08/2025

New rental laws are now in place, giving tenants greater protections. ⁠The new rules include:⁠
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🐶A landlord can only end a lease for certain reasons, such as the property is being sold or they're moving in themselves.⁠
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😺Longer notice periods for tenants in fixed leases so tenants get more time to find a new home.⁠
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🦜Landlords can only refuse a request to keep a pet for certain reasons. A response must be given within 21 days or the request is automatically approved. Tenants can't be charged extra rent or bond.

As of 10 May 2025, the Court now automatically end a legal practitioners’ access to family law files on the Commonwealth...
21/08/2025

As of 10 May 2025, the Court now automatically end a legal practitioners’ access to family law files on the Commonwealth Courts Portal 60 days after all applications on the file are finalised.

This change was implemented as part of the Courts’ continuous efforts to strengthen and ensure security and functionality of the systems. To re-access, legal practitioners will need to make a request to the Court and meet a number of requirements.

This change will not impact the parties, parties to proceedings will continue to have ongoing access to their file.

First consider the level of conflict, the amount of funds in the joint accounts and your financial circumstances.You may...
19/08/2025

First consider the level of conflict, the amount of funds in the joint accounts and your financial circumstances.

You may be able to withdraw half of the funds in the account and leave the rest for your ex-partner if you both agree to doing so.

During a property settlement, you will both be required to disclose all your financial information and provide documents. If you are not across your financials, start to obtain this information. Doing this sooner rather than later can assist you both agreeing to a financial settlement more quickly.

For more, check out our article or contact us to discuss
https://www.scarffamilylaw.com.au/articles/

➗️Can a De Facto Partner Claim a Superannuation Division?➗️Under the Family Law Act, superannuation can be divided betwe...
14/08/2025

➗️Can a De Facto Partner Claim a Superannuation Division?➗️

Under the Family Law Act, superannuation can be divided between the parties as a part of their property settlement. It is not however compulsory to split superannuation.

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Changes to Family Law Fees 💲The fees payable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia changed as at 1 July 2...
12/08/2025

Changes to Family Law Fees 💲

The fees payable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia changed as at 1 July 2025. The Court does not set the fees payable, they are set by Federal Government Regulations.

The new fees can be found on the Federal Circuit and Family Court website, but otherwise feel free to contact us if you require fee information.

https://www.scarffamilylaw.com.au/

It is appropriate to take money from a joint account in some circumstances, such as:↗️If you have no other access to fun...
10/08/2025

It is appropriate to take money from a joint account in some circumstances, such as:

↗️If you have no other access to funds but your partner does

↗️If your partner is withholding financial support

↗️If you are or have been the homemaker and do not have a job or sufficient income to support yourself and/or your children.

↗️If there are significant funds in the joint account, and you are worried your partner will deliberately deplete the asset pool and your entitlements to a property settlement.

We suggest you seek family law advice prior to taking any action.

For more information, read our article https://www.scarffamilylaw.com.au/articles/

Sweet love notes 💖We can help you too, contact us to see how we can help
07/08/2025

Sweet love notes 💖
We can help you too, contact us to see how we can help

There are some amazing resources out there for people going through a separation, especially when there are children inv...
05/08/2025

There are some amazing resources out there for people going through a separation, especially when there are children involved. Everyone could use a little more support but it's difficult to know where to turn.

Check out our resources pages for resources relating to:

🧒Parenting Courses
📱Parenting Apps
👨‍👩‍👦 Child Support
🚫Domestic Violence

https://www.scarffamilylaw.com.au/resources/

The Courts recently made a minor amendment to many family law forms to introduce a 'filed in' check box option for eithe...
03/08/2025

The Courts recently made a minor amendment to many family law forms to introduce a 'filed in' check box option for either Division 1 and Division 2.

The difference between the two is Division 1 specialises in family law, hearing the most complex family law trials and appeals.
While Division 2 specialises in a wider array of matters including family law, migration, fair work and general federal law.

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