SutherlandFI - RELATIONSHIP PROPERTY CASES

Relationship Property Court Inquiry - Section 38

The Property (Relationships) Act 1976
Section 38
Independent Court Inquiry

Hugh Sutherland has been appointed as an independent inquirer or investigator by the Family Court to investigate issues of fact under section 38 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.

What is a Section 38 Court Inquiry?

The Inquirer investigates "matters of fact in issue between the parties" and reports back to the Court.

Why would the Court order an Inquiry?

The Court may order an inquiry if there are insufficient facts available upon which to make a decision or when both parties are significantly at variance as to the financial facts.

Check out the relevant link to the Act - Section 38.

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