Family Law Brisbane

Understanding control, beneficial interest and the significance of Caldwell & Caldwell [2026] FedCFamC1A 81. Family trusts have long been used in Australia to preserve wealth across generations, protect assets and manage tax outcomes. But when a relationship breaks down, the question becomes sharper: can trust assets be treated as “property” in family law proceedings? The Full Court’s decision in Caldwell & Caldwell reshaped the answer. It puts the spotlight on who controls t

Are binding financial agreements help to improve Relations between two Parties in Australia? The answer is yes! Well if they are done properly anyway. It is a common misconception that Binding Financial Agreements / Prenuptial Agreements are simple contracts between two people that must be followed when the agreement comes into effect. It is widely believed that all that is required for a written agreement to binding two parties to a relationship is that a lawyer witness th