Stalking in Australia is a societal epidemic and you may be amazed by the statistics: • One in ten Australians experience stalking and victimisation. This includes one in 5 women; • One in 13 men experience stalking; • 85% of stalkers are male and known to the victim; • More than 60% of victims move …
Caveats are often used in family law as a protective tool to preserve an interest in real property. Caveats are an affordable, effective means by which parties can prevent the registered title holder from engaging in dealings without consent or authorisation of the caveator. This is a particularly useful tool when land is registered in …
The word “unprecedented” has been used widely since a global pandemic was declared in March 2020. In these unique times, the economic, political and social impact of COVID-19 has been felt across the globe. Arising from this is the impact on family law matters. The past few months have shown an imperative to adapt to …
In December 2015, Firm Principal, Vic Rajah was interviewed by Channel 10 News.
Vic Rajah Family Lawyers is a proud sponsor of the Oakleigh Grammar Business Network which was conceived by the Firm Principal to foster greater engagement, fundraising and opportunity within the school community. Vic has spearheaded 3 highly-successful Business Breakfasts presenting alongside high-profile identities including: Helen Kapalos (broadcaster and former Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission), …
The Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) permits parties to a marriage or a de facto relationship to enter into a Financial Agreement to deal with financial matters and the division of property in the event of a marital or relationship breakdown. By entering into a Financial Agreement, parties “opt out” of the Court’s jurisdiction …
In October 2018, Firm Principal, Vic Rajah spoke at the launch of ‘Stalked the Human Target’, a book by Rachel Cassidy detailing the experiences of victims of stalking and its prevalence in the community. Vic was the book’s legal expert and contributed to its content.
In March 2019, Vic Rajah Family Lawyers hosted its fourth annual Autumn CPD Luncheon at the Canadian Bay Hotel in Mt Eliza in collaboration with Patterson’s List. Firm Principal, Vic Rajah is pictured with guest presenters, Vass Theoharopoulou and Penny VandenBerg along with Robert Patterson, Managing Clerk of Patterson’s List.
Child Support PaymentsFollowing separation, it is a statutory requirement that a parent must pay child support to the eligible carer of the parties’ children. Child support is payable until a child turns 18 years or completes secondary schooling (whichever is later). A formula is used by Services Australia (Child Support) to calculate the amount of …
A family business is considered an asset of the marriage and will either need to be retained by a party or sold as part of a property settlement. Accordingly, it is important and necessary to ascertain the value of the business when undertaking a division of property. Unless the parties can come to agreement as …
