3 April 202615 min read
How Australian Courts Divide Property: The Four-Step Process (2026)
Under section 79 of the Family Law Act 1975, Australian courts divide property using a four-step process based on contributions, future needs, and fairness.
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2 April 202612 min read
Large Asset Pool Divorce in Australia: Do Homemakers Get Equal Share?
Under section 79, Australian courts treat homemaker and financial contributions equally in large asset pool divorces. Pool size does not justify a bigger share.
1 April 202612 min read
Can Your Spouse Lodge a Caveat on Your Property in Australia?
Under sections 79 and 90SM of the Family Law Act 1975, marriage does not create a caveatable interest, but caveats remain practical tools to freeze property.
27 March 202612 min read
How Do Australian Courts Divide Hidden Spouse Debt in Divorce?
Under section 79 of the Family Law Act 1975, courts can order a spouse to bear sole responsibility for hidden debts or indemnify the innocent party.
26 March 202612 min read
Think Your Family Court Judge Is Biased? Here's What to Do
Under the Ebner test, apprehended bias requires a fair-minded observer to reasonably fear the judge is not impartial. Unfavourable rulings alone are not bias.
25 March 202612 min read
Dollar vs Percentage: How Courts Assess Large Asset Pools
Under section 79, Australian courts can assess contributions by dollar amount rather than percentage. In large pools, the method can shift results by millions.
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