Naomi Rizzoli, Author at Baker Love Lawyers Newcastle

The Duty of Disclosure

In family law, to enable a just and fair outcome for property matters, parties are required to be transparent with information of all assets in liabilities, whether current, past or future. Providing accurate information allows the parties matter to progress in a prompt and financially considerate manner. The duty of disclosure is now codified in […]

Add-Backs and Wastage – How to Bring Assets Back into the Property Pool

When looking at a property pool, the Family Law Courts will usually consider all the parties’ assets and liabilities at the time of the hearing. The Family Law Courts also have the ability to add property onto the balance sheet and identify joint assets that may have been wasted by one or more of the […]

April 28, 2025
By Naomi Rizzoli
Family Law
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Post-Separation Expenses in Family Law

There are often many uncertainties post separation in Family Law, especially when it comes to payment of a joint debt. There is often confusion regarding the responsibility to continue payments such as the mortgage and rates, especially when one party has vacated the marital home. Although there is often an expectation by the paying party […]

December 17, 2024
By Naomi Rizzoli
Family Law
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Rice & Asplund: A Remedy to Frustrated Parenting Orders?

It is contemplated by the Courts that once final Parenting Orders are made, that the parties will abide by those orders until the subject children turn 18 years of age or the Orders are amended, ideally via agreement from both parties. But what happens when one party makes a unilateral decision which frustrates the parenting […]

Who Pays in Family Law?

Family law matters are not only emotionally draining but can be expensive too. As lawyers, we are often asked if there is any way to retrieve money off the other party, especially when another party’s actions may be drawing out the proceedings. The addition of Section 95 in the Family Law Act 1975, on 6 […]

April 26, 2024
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Substance Abuse Concerns in family Law Matters – Drug and Alcohol Testing

When it comes to family law matters, especially parenting matters, there can often be concerns about one or both parents’ alcohol and drug use, both illicit and prescribed. When deciding a family law parenting matter, the Court will look to what Orders are in the best interest of the child. The considerations the Court must […]

Post-Mortem Organ Donations

When drafting Wills, we regularly discuss whether a person is an organ donor and what they would like done to their body once they are deceased. This article will highlight the general process for both organ donation and donating bodies to science. Organ Donation In Australia, nominating to be an organ donor is a relatively […]

Severing Ties: Options for Property Owners Following a Relationship Breakdown

When a relationship breaks down, it is not unusual for it to take months, even years, before a property settlement agreement is reached. Whilst parties are attempting to reach agreement, there are actions that can be taken to protect their interest in any property that may be held in joint names. One of those protective […]

December 19, 2023
By Naomi Rizzoli
Family Law
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To Fly or Not to Fly – Overseas Travel with Children Post Separation

Post separation, it can often be confusing navigating parenting orders/plans and what a parent can or can’t do with their children, especially when it comes to overseas holidays. A commonly asked question is whether a parent can still take their children on an overseas holiday once they have separated from the other parent. The answer […]

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Author: Naomi Rizzoli

The Duty of Disclosure

Add-Backs and Wastage – How to Bring Assets Back into the Property Pool

Post-Separation Expenses in Family Law

Rice & Asplund: A Remedy to Frustrated Parenting Orders?

Who Pays in Family Law?

Substance Abuse Concerns in family Law Matters – Drug and Alcohol Testing

Post-Mortem Organ Donations

Severing Ties: Options for Property Owners Following a Relationship Breakdown

To Fly or Not to Fly – Overseas Travel with Children Post Separation

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