Children – Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) to apply in the “exceptional circumstances” of alleged sexual abuse of a child under s 69ZT(3) In Garman & Jackson [2013] FamCA 54 (21 February 2013) the father sought an order that the evidence at trial be governed by the rules as to hearsay evidence and generally of the […]
Property – Husband’s high earnings throughout long marriage not allowed as “special contributions” In Newman [2013] FamCA 37 (30 January 2013) the husband argued that his high earnings throughout the parties’ 28 year marriage were contributions “outside the normal range” and should therefore be treated as a “special” contribution (paras 114). Watts J at paras […]
Property – Cohabitation agreement under Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) was not a recognised agreement or financial agreement – Nor a bar to consent orders n Kevin & Trembath [2012] FamCA 807 (11 September 2012) the parties sought property orders by consent under the Family Law Act 1975 in circumstances where they had entered into […]
