EXAM FAMILY LAW NOTES - DISTINCTION

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All exam topics: Economic consequences of a relationship breakdown - Factors influencing financial arrangements on relationship breakdown - Financial agreements and consent orders: When are they made? When are they binding? What are the grounds for setting them aside? - Injunctions and Transactions to defeat Claims – ss 114 and 106B - What is property under the FLA? - Preliminary issues in property division & legal and equitable interests in parties property - Disclosure of property - Identifying and assessing contributions - Timing of contributions – made before or after the relationship - Types of financial contributions: gifts, lottery wins and inheritances - Non-financial contributions - How are contributions affected by violence and/or other negative conducts? - Additional factors/assessing future needs - Interests of Third Parties - Bankruptcy and substantial debts Superannuation Financial support – Adults and Children - Childsupport - Spousal and de facto maintenance