March 2018 - Carr & Co

WA De Facto Couples Soon To Split Superannuation Upon Their Separation

March 23, 2018 | by Carr & Co, Perth Divorce and Family Lawyers

Western Australian de facto couples are presently the only group of people in Australia who are unable to split their superannuation entitlements following the breakdown of their relationship. As a result, for WA de facto partners, superannuation is not included in the asset pool available for division.
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Short Marriages – What will I get?

March 7, 2018 | by Carr & Co, Perth Divorce and Family Lawyers

Family lawyers are often asked about the share of property a party will be entitled to at the end of a short relationship, especially where one party has substantial assets at the start and makes overwhelming financial contributions.
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