What happens to your embryos if you separate?
While the Family Law Act does not specifically deal with embryos and other genetic material, current case law in Australia suggests that the legal system considers embryos are property. This means that the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“the court”) can make orders about what can happen with them when parties separate. Leena […]
Burke Britton Financial Partners and Georgia Agar Podcast
Our Director, Georgia Agar recently spoke with Delta Smith and Jay Burke at Burke Britton Financial Planners on their Fine Answer’s podcast. Georgia discussed her upbringing, her love of snow skiing and all things that lead her to open Agar Legal. The podcast is available through Spotify and Apple Podcasts. ———————————————– Fine Answers Podcast: Episode […]
My ex put a caveat on my house, what does that mean?
When separating from your spouse or de facto partner you should always consider protecting any interest that you may have in real or personal property. In the family law space, caveats are most often used to protect a spouse’s interest in a property of the relationship pending the resolution of their family law dispute. A […]
Who keeps the dog after separation?
As more Australian couples choose not to have children, custody of the relationship dog, or “fur baby” has become one of the new battlegrounds for separating couples. One couple recently took this issue before the Court asking for live with and spend time orders in relation to the family dog. In Davenport v Davenport the […]
FAQ’s – Divorce and Separation
Can I get a quick divorce? No. You and your spouse have to have been separated for at least 12 months before you can apply to the Court for a Divorce Order. If you and your spouse have reconciled for three months or more during that 12-month period, then the 12 months starts again. From […]