Are assets during a divorce split 50/50?

It is commonly thought assets in divorce settlements are split 50/50 and we all have that friend or family member who is a pseudo family lawyer swearing this is correct right? Well, this is not true so tell your pseudo family law lawyer that Maspero Legal says they...

Who gets the frequent-flyer points during a divorce?

Whilst most divorce settlements involve splitting assets like houses, shares and superannuation, what happens with frequent flyer points? With the rise and rise of customer loyalty programs, it is common for frequent travellers to have hundreds of thousands of...

Top 10 family law questions answered

There are always lots of divorce and family law myths floating around out there and we often come across clients who get caught up believing or not believing them. As the law changes regularly, it is easy to get confused, especially when discussing your case with...

Who can watch my court case?

Philosopher Jeremy Bentham hundreds of years ago said “Where there is no publicity, there is no justice” and this has been part of Australia’s court system ever since. It means people are free to watch or report on your case whatever the circumstances which is why...

What are the requirements for a divorce?

Step 1 – call your Divorce Lawyer! Step 2 – if you can’t do the above that is perfectly ok, we encourage you to read on. There are a number of steps and requirements for obtaining a divorce which can vary slightly depending on your circumstances. The good news is...