When considering an adjustment of the parties (husband, wife or de facto) assets and liabilities, whether in a marriage or De Facto relationship, the Court considers the following 4 steps. This article goes into depth regarding each of the 4 steps.

The Federal government has now made an amendment to the Family Law Act 1975 (and corresponding amendments to the Taxation Administration Act 1953) so that from 1 April 2022, a request can be made for details of all the superannuation interests of a former partner.