We as family lawyers are, at times, faced with situations where there is a significant power imbalance or inequality of bargaining power between the parties to a financial settlement. This is … [Read more...]
Marino Law’s 12 tips for family law bliss this Christmas
According to statistics, as reported on the Today Show on Channel 9 and the Sydney Morning Herald, December 11 is the most popular day for couples to break up. The date is apparently so popular … [Read more...]
Hardship pursuant to s90K(1)(d) of the Family Law Act – How and when may the Court set aside a Binding Financial agreement on this ground?
Binding Financial Agreements (BFA) are entered into with the clear intention of giving parties certainty and security in their financial arrangements before, during or after a relationship ends. … [Read more...]
Obtaining early legal advice – Why seeing a family lawyer does not spell the end of the possibility for amicable and timely resolution
Have you recently separated from your partner? Do you have unresolved matters which are preventing you from being able to completely move on with your life? Are you financially tied to your … [Read more...]
Mediation in property settlement disputes – Why it is important and how to make it work
At Marino Law, we are unashamedly advocates of early alternative dispute resolution in property settlement disputes. Whilst mediation is mandatory after the commencement of proceedings in Court, we … [Read more...]
To have and withhold
Highly acclaimed SBS programme Insight last night featured a discussion on Binding Financial Agreements or as they are colloquially known “pre-nups”. The episode provides many different viewpoints … [Read more...]