The Act contains several presumptions regarding parentage which can result in the wrong person being “assumed” to be the Father of a child. Parenting arrangements and child support can be affected if the parentage testing determines that the person who was presumed the Father actually was not.
Posts by Samantha Sticklan
Who pays the mortgage?
There is no straight forward or “right” answer, and who pays the mortgage will depend on the circumstances of each individual case.
Parental Alienation
Disputed parenting cases often involve an allegation of some degree of parental alienation.
Husband jailed for breaching a Court Order
Thinking about breaching a Court Order – it’s just a piece of paper right?? A recent Federal Circuit Court decision by Judge Jarrett might make you think twice.
Binding Child Support Agreements
Changes were made to the Child Support (Assessment) Act in July this year and the changes are retrospective across all agreements. We would recommend anyone with an active Binding Child Support Agreement that pre-dates the changes seek legal advice.
The definition of a De Facto Relationship
What is a defacto relationship and are you in one?
The importance of Full and Frank Disclosure
Earlier this year the Full Court overturned property settlement Orders on the basis that the parties entered into the agreement with the purpose and effect of defeating creditors.
Can we agree to provide funds outside of a standard Child Support Assessment?
Do you pay or receive more than your standard child support assessment? If so, do you have a Child Support Agreement to ensure these monies are recognised as child support payments?
What happens to my superannuation in a property settlement?
What happens with superannuation after the break down of a relationship?
Tax Debts and Property Settlements
What happens with tax debts of either the husband or the wife when it exceeds the value of the net asset pool in matrimonial property settlement?
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