skip to content

Refine results


Search by

Search by Algolia
Law Handbook banner image

Step Three

Consider the future needs of each of the parties

After identifying and valuing the property between the parties and considering the contribution of each party towards that property and towards the welfare of the family, the Court would then consider the future needs of each of the parties and whether an adjustment should be made in favour of a party to take into account greater future needs [see ss 79(4)(e) and 75(2) for married relationships and ss 90SM(4)(e) and 90SF(3) for de facto relationships].

It would look at matters such as:

  • the age and health of each party
  • the ability of each party to support themselves in the future (e.g. income and earning capacity)
  • whether either party is supporting another person, such as a child
  • whether a party is being supported by someone else, such as a new partner

This is a highly complex area of law upon which legal advice should be sought.

Step Three  :  Last Revised: Thu Sep 7th 2017
The content of the Law Handbook is made available as a public service for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. See Disclaimer for details. For free and confidential legal advice in South Australia call 1300 366 424.