Forcing a property sale after separation

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by hvdw87, 20th May, 2019.

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  1. thatbum

    thatbum Well-Known Member

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    None of this makes any sense from a family law point of view.

    At the first appointment you should have been told things about the global way most family law divisions are done, the process and rough costs involved, and the fact you probably need to move relatively quickly if you're outside the usual limitation period.

    Time to see another family lawyer?
     
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    Yes I think its probably worth a second opinion.
     
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    That link talks about going to VCAT to deal with matters in a property law sense. Which is almost certainly a bad idea if the family court has jurisdiction over the matter, for a lot of different reasons.

    Its like trying to make a civil claim against your ex-partner for money owed - what's the point when the family court can simply re-adjust the relationship assets?

    As far as I know, family law applications in Vic go to the family court or the federal magistrates court - not VCAT.
     
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