Property Chronology
A chronology is a sequential arrangement of events, particularly such as a chronicle or, particularly when involving graphical or literary elements, a timeline. Armstrong Legal recommends that at the time of your appointment you have prepared a chronology. This ensures our time is best spent on getting the best result for your matter.
An example of a chronology is below.
| Date | Event |
| 25.11.1987 | Bob and Amanda married |
| 1987 -1989 | 1987 -1989 Lived in Collaroy together |
| 1989 | July – went on a three month holiday to Western Europe |
| 18.01.1990 | First child born “Melinda” |
| 1990 – 1994 | Lived in Collaroy, however Bob also lived with his brother at this time |
| 1992 | October – went on another three month holiday to Malaysia |
| 1995 – 2001 | Lived in Manly with Melinda. Bob lived at Dee Why and had constant contact with Melinda |
| 9.10.1997 | Second child born “Nathan” |
| 2001 – 2005 | In 2002, Bob purchased the unit 11/30 The Parade Dee Why. The children and I were living at Neutral Bay from 2004. I spent approximately 2-3 days per week at the unit cooking, cleaning and gardening and all holidays were spent there because there was a backyard for the children to play. I also helped Bob pay bills and paid for all groceries. |
| 2004 | Moved to Neutral Bay |
| 2005 | An “Illegal Divorce” occurred without my knowledge or consent |
| 2004 – 2009 | In this time Bob and I bought two properties together – North Ryde property – Transferred $600,000 from the unit we lived in at Neutral Bay into the “North Ryde property” Bob also purchased a new car |
| 2006 – 2009 | Bob purchased “North Ryde property”. I was living at Neutral Bay with the children. Melinda moved out August 2006, however, I was constantly at North Ryde assisting with cooking, cleaning and purchasing groceries. Bob was happy I was there with Melinda and I cooked, washed and cleaned for Bob. |
| 2008 | Bob and I divorce |
| December 2008 | Final parenting orders for Nathan were put in place |
| January 2009 | Property settlements are discussed |
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This article was written by Michelle Makela
Michelle has over 15 years experience in the legal industry, working across commercial litigation, criminal law, family law and estate planning. Michelle has been involved in all practice areas of the firm and in her personal practice has had experience in litigation at all levels (State and Federal Industrial Tribunals, the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, Federal...