

Loans in the Family Law Context - Sastry & Sastry Case Study
A grandmother loans her son hundreds of thousands of dollars during a marriage — but when the marriage breaks down, can that debt reduce what the wife walks away with? A 2023 Federal Circuit and Family Court decision says not necessarily, and the reasons why matter for anyone navigating a family law property settlement.
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Dividing the Dogs: The Case of Arwen & Arwen
The family dog is often more than property — but in family law, that is exactly what it is. Here's how the court decided who keeps the pets after separation in a case of Arwen & Arwen.
Apr 23


The Price of Hiding: How Non-Disclosure May Result In Indemnity Costs
A summary of a recent case where a husband concealed a real estate appraisal and quietly arranged to sell the family's commercial units to gain advantage over his ex-partner. The Court set those orders aside and ordered him to pay the wife's full legal costs. Your duty to disclose in family law is not optional.
Apr 20


Damages - The Failed $22M Settlement
In a high-stakes decision by the Supreme Court of New South Wales, vendors were awarded $5.2 million after a purchaser failed to complete a contract for a luxury Vaucluse residence. This article dives into the technical breakdown of how damages are calculated, from the $5.888 million deficiency on resale to 10% contractual interest and the "rounding" principles applied by the court.
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