1) Section 114 lets courts issue injunctions to stop one party from disposing of assets during family law proceedings — apply early to freeze risky transactions.
2) Seek an ex parte injunction immediately if you have objective evidence of dissipation such as sudden large withdrawals, unexpected property listings, or transfers to third parties.
3) File a Section 114 application as soon as you start proceedings or reasonably anticipate them — timing often determines whether assets can be preserved.
4) Be prepared to give an undertaking as to damages when seeking an injunction — you may be financially liable if the injunction is later found to have caused unfair harm.
5) Protect superannuation early: trustees can act quickly and once funds leave the super environment recovery is extremely difficult.
6) Obtain professional valuations for property (licensed valuers), superannuation (actuarial assessments), and investments — courts rely on objective evidence, not estimates.
7) Agreeing the correct valuation date matters — market value swings between proceedings and settlement can materially change division outcomes.
8) Spousal maintenance is based on actual income and earning capacity, not a fixed formula — preserve payslips and tax returns to support or rebut claims.
9) Keep meticulous transaction records and, where possible, maintain separate accounts for inheritances or gifts to avoid them being treated as joint property.
10) If you suspect hidden assets, engage a forensic accountant early — courts may impose adverse costs or penalties for misleading conduct.
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