We would like to acknowledge the significant impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on individuals, communities and businesses across our daily life in Australia and indeed the world. Our thoughts go out to those directly impacted by the crisis.
We take this opportunity to let you know that, whilst we are putting measures into place to reduce staff and client’s exposure to COVID-19, we remain fully operational in these challenging times across all services that we provide, and our office hours remain unchanged.
In this regard, we have implemented internal policies whereby our staff are working remotely and remain fully accessible by both email and phone using our secure technology infrastructure and systems to support continuity of service and only attending the office on a limited basis, where necessary. We are happy to arrange either Zoom or Skype conference calls at any time and we ask that you please contact us on (02) 9986 0335 or send an email to info@scarffamilylaw.com.au.
Mediations, Barristers Conferences and Court appearances will be conducted via teleconference or video link wherever possible to ensure public health and safety, whilst continuing to progress your matter as needed. We are receiving daily briefs from the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court as to best practise techniques in accordance with Australian Government guidelines, which we will pass onto each client as necessary.
We place great value and emphasis on all our relationships, the health and wellbeing of both our clients and staff will always come first. We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will advise you of any changes to our operations required as a result of further restrictions imposed.
With thanks and best wishes, we look forward to supporting you through these challenging times.
Best wishes,
The Scarf Family Law Team.
Making the decision to separate is already very emotional, and then deciding where you are going to live adds another layer of stress. Many couples choose to separate but remain living under the one roof on a temporary basis. Some couples decide to continue living together for the children, until the family home is sold, or until their property settlement is finalised.
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New rental laws are now in place, giving tenants greater protections. The new rules include:
🐶A landlord can only end a lease for certain reasons, such as the property is being sold or they`re moving in themselves.
😺Longer notice periods for tenants in fixed leases so tenants get more time to find a new home.
🦜Landlords can only refuse a request to keep a pet for certain reasons. A response must be given within 21 days or the request is automatically approved. Tenants can`t be charged extra rent or bond.
As of 10 May 2025, the Court now automatically end a legal practitioners’ access to family law files on the Commonwealth Courts Portal 60 days after all applications on the file are finalised.
This change was implemented as part of the Courts’ continuous efforts to strengthen and ensure security and functionality of the systems. To re-access, legal practitioners will need to make a request to the Court and meet a number of requirements.
This change will not impact the parties, parties to proceedings will continue to have ongoing access to their file.
First consider the level of conflict, the amount of funds in the joint accounts and your financial circumstances.
You may be able to withdraw half of the funds in the account and leave the rest for your ex-partner if you both agree to doing so.
During a property settlement, you will both be required to disclose all your financial information and provide documents. If you are not across your financials, start to obtain this information. Doing this sooner rather than later can assist you both agreeing to a financial settlement more quickly.
For more, check out our article (link in bio) or contact us to discuss
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