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In Victoria, a jointly owned home may pass automatically to the surviving joint tenant under the right of survivorship, outside the deceased’s will. This article explains when severing a joint tenancy may protect
Final property orders may be reopened where a former spouse concealed assets or failed to provide full financial disclosure. This article examines setting aside property orders under section 79A, the evidence required to
Inducing breach of contract may give a business a direct claim against a competitor, former employee or commercial intermediary who deliberately causes another party to break an enforceable agreement. These disputes commonly arise
A family company, trustee or creditor may be joined to family law proceedings where proposed property orders could affect its assets, liabilities or legal rights. This article considers section 79(10) of the Family
Superannuation can form a substantial part of the asset pool in a high-value separation, but dividing it requires more than relying on a fund statement. This article explains base amount splits, percentage splits,
VCAT can appoint, review, or remove a financial administrator where a person lacks decision-making capacity for relevant financial matters, and formal intervention is necessary. This article explains the statutory test, evidence, reassessment process,
Withholding dividends while controllers receive substantial salaries, bonuses or related-party benefits may amount to shareholder oppression in Victoria. This article examines section 232 oppression, dividend starvation, excessive director salaries, the evidence courts consider
When a contract ends before completion, a business may still recover payment for work already performed. This article explains when a quantum meruit claim is available in Victoria, how accrued contractual rights affect
Parental funding can materially affect a property settlement, particularly where the bank of mum and dad has contributed to a home, business or investment. This article explains how courts distinguish a genuine loan
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