A judge in the Federal Circuit Court has decided that Covid-19 amounts to exceptional circumstances that justify putting aside a Binding Child Support Agreement. Under appeal this may change so watch this space.

Family LawMarika McMahon17 August 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncovid, covid-19, binding financial agreement, federal circuit court

My partner and I reached an agreement for a property settlement ourselves, so why do I need to formalise it?

A formalised property agreement, under the Family Law Act, is an important step to protect your interests based on what has been agreed to.

Family LawGabrielle Howley10 July 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonreaching agreement, property settlement, divorce, separation, post separation arrangement, consent orders, binding financial agreement

The latest in duress

The Kennedy & Thorne case sheds light on what the Family Court considers duress and what's needed to set aside an agreement where signing under duress exists.

Family LawGabrielle Howley22 May 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonduress, spousal maintenance, maintenance, binding financial agreement, bfa

Do I need an official property settlement for my separation?

Formalising your amicable property settlement is protection against a future where situations may make you, or your ex-partner, think differently.

Family LawMarika McMahon21 January 2015settlement, property settlement, bfa, binding financial agreement, court order