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From Erosion to Springboards: The Assessment of Initial Contributions Over Time

The approach of the Court to the assessment of initial contributions and the weight that ought to be properly placed on initial contributions at trial has changed over time. From early arguments of erosion to later discussion of springboards – the language employed when discussing

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About the Podcast

The approach of the Court to the assessment of initial contributions and the weight that ought to be properly placed on initial contributions at trial has changed over time. From early arguments of erosion to later discussion of springboards – the language employed when discussing how the Court should assess initial contributions is vital, as use of an incorrect term could arguably lead the court into error. To assist practitioners, this session will explore:

  • The arguments surrounding the appropriate assessment of initial contributions in property settlement matters
  • The current views within the profession as to the ‘erosion’ and ‘springboard’ arguments and the preferred approach to assessing the relevance of the impact of time to initial contributions
  • The scenarios in which a just and equitable outcome may arguably call for an assessment of initial contributions that merits ‘special’ recognition

Presented By

Rebecca Dahl
Partner, Nicholes Family Lawyers Melbourne, Vic

Bec is a seasoned family law expert and Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers. Bec assists clients to achieve outcomes that work (practically, emotionally, financially) - across the full breadth of family law services. Bec is dedicated to:

  • Helping the LGBTQI+ community navigate donor agreements, parenting disputes, property agreements and disputes, donor / surrogacy arrangements
  • Helping women before and after separation/divorce so they can live the best life they can – and to move onwards and upwards with confidence!
  • Helping grandparents build and maintain valuable and life changing connections with their grandchildren – wherever they are
  • Achieving outcomes that contain costs and risk, reduce anxiety and long-term damage
  • Representing clients on issues across the lifespan of a relationship: from binding financial agreements (BFAs) (or ‘’pre nups’’) to marriage to separation/divorce and spousal maintenance to child support

Bec approaches all her matters with a human, caring approach and with an understanding that reflects the complexity and anxiety that is often associated with family law issues. Clients rely on Bec for her compassionate yet robust approach in looking after their needs.

She is trained as a Collaborative Practitioner and works hard to avoid costly and upsetting litigation unless it is needed.

CPD Information

0.4 CPD units

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