13 November 2024
When a married couple decides to separate, there can be quite a journey ahead when it comes to filing a divorce application and finalising the separation of assets. Significant costs may be involved. In this article, we’ll look at the average cost of divorce and what factors contribute to costs rising. We’ll also look at models that enable divorce costs to be kept at a minimum.
When separating or divorcing, an important thing to consider is the issue of Child Support . It can be a difficult area, as both parents typically want what is best for their children, and yet may not both be in an equal financial position.
A Public Acquisition Overlay ( “PAO”) is used by a planning Authority to reserve land for a future public use, meaning the land subject to the overlay can be compulsory acquired at any time under the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic).
Employment Law: 14 October 2024
Author: Stephen Curtain
From 26 August 2024 amendments to the Fair Work Act come into effect which extend protections afforded to employees otherwise not protected.
Not all separations where there are children involved need to result in lengthy and contentious Court proceedings.
Family Law: 04 October 2024
When two people marry, they almost certainly intend for their marriage to last. After all, that is the point of "in sickness and in health", right?
Family Law: 04 October 2024
Unfortunately, many people experience incidents of domestic violence which either leads to, or occurs during the breakdown of their marriage.
Employment Law: 04 October 2024
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
The last few months has seen a spike in queries relating to sexual harassment in the workplace, illustrating that despite numerous #MeToo campaigns many employees are still not able to go to work without having to deal with sexually charged “jokes”, unwanted touching or worse…
Employment Law: 04 October 2024
Author: Stephen Curtain
25 September 2024
Author: Rod Lindquist
Many businesses are placing themselves at serious legal and consequential financial risk by failing to properly review these aspects of their day to day business.
Wills and Estates: 17 September 2024
Author: Lizia Lim
We are delighted to announce that Lizia Lim, Principal Lawyer at Aitken Partners, has received two prestigious accolades in the field of Wills & Estates.
Wills and Estates: 17 September 2024
Author: Aitken Partners
Aitken Partners has been honoured with distinguished recognition as a Recommended Firm in Wills & Estates Succession Planning by Doyle’s Guide 2024.
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Litigation: 28 August 2024
Author: Aitken Partners
The Aitken Partners x Svenson Barristers 2024 MOOT has come to it's riveting conclusion! We had the privilege of hosting the inaugural Aitken Partners x Svenson Barristers MOOT Grand Final, and what an incredible night it was!
Family Law: 07 August 2024
Author: Dylan Burch
People are often startled to learn what assets are taken into when people have a family law property settlement. People often think that an “asset” is simply a house, money, cars, shares and superannuation.
Family Law: 07 August 2024
Author: Susan Ilias, Giselle Roman
Following separation, meeting financial obligations can feel overwhelming and many people do not know of the options available to them.
Family Law: 07 August 2024
If you are recently separated, you may be entitled to a portion of your ex-partner's superannuation, or conversely, they might be entitled to a share of yours.
Employment Law: 07 August 2024
Author: Stephen Curtain
The Closing the Loopholes legislation includes principles to apply when determining the ordinary meaning of an 'employer' and 'employee' and requiring an assessment of the real substance, practical reality and true nature of the working relationship by considering the 'totality' of the relationship.
Employment Law: 24 July 2024
Author: Stephen Curtain
On 8 April 2021, the complainant (whom we will call Kylie) had a medical episode in her employer’s carpark. The episode was the result of a pre-existing medical condition which Kylie had not disclosed to her employer. Approximately seven other employees saw Kylie lying on the carpark floor apparently unconscious and provided her with CPR.
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19 July 2024
Aitken Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Chenoweth, as Equity Principal, effective 1 July 2024. Mike joined the firm two and a half years ago and is an integral member of the Insolvency and Litigation teams. He is a highly experienced practitioner encompassing commercial litigation, general commercial, and insolvency matters and acts for a wide range of clients including public and private corporate entities, aged care providers, professional service providers and private clients.
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