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...
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...
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...
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...
What is spousal maintenance? Spousal and de facto maintenance is a provision of the Family Law Act (1975), which allows you to file for financial support from your spouse or former spouse. This typically happens, if after separation or divorce, you’re unable to...
