Regrettably, family law disputes between parties to a relationship sometimes affect third parties.  This may include family members, business partners, creditors or even trustees in bankruptcy.

The Family Law Act confers significant powers on the Court to make orders and/or injunctions affecting the rights, liabilities and property interests of third parties.  Accordingly, it may be necessary for a third party to be joined to family law proceedings in order to protect their own rights and interests.  

Third parties may also need to be included in orders or private agreements, such as binding financial agreements, in order to give proper effect to terms of settlement.

We are experienced in acting for a range of third parties in family law proceedings, including family members who have extended loans to spouse parties, business partners (and related corporate entities) whose interests may be affected by family law orders and parties navigating bankruptcy issues, including dealings with trustees in bankruptcy.