April 4, 2026
Currently, the legal framework in NSW does not distinguish between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum or altcoins when it comes to property settlement. All digital currencies are considered financial…
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Dividing cryptocurrency in a NSW property settlement will likely trigger Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications for both parties. The key complication is determining the cost base of the cryptocurrency being…
Read More →April 2, 2026
Whether Bitcoin you owned before marriage is protected in a NSW property settlement depends on how it’s treated as property of the marriage. The key is not *when* you acquired…
Read More →April 1, 2026
Proving your spouse owns cryptocurrency requires demonstrating its existence and value as an asset in a property settlement. The key challenge is that cryptocurrency isn’t always readily visible like a…
Read More →March 31, 2026
The Family Court can take steps to prevent a party from dealing with cryptocurrency during NSW divorce proceedings, but a direct ‘freeze’ isn’t automatically available. The court’s powers are broad,…
Read More →March 30, 2026
Your cryptocurrency assets are considered property in a NSW property settlement, meaning they are subject to division between you and your former partner. The key complication is accurately identifying and…
Read More →March 30, 2026
Yes, your spouse could attempt to hide cryptocurrency assets during a NSW property settlement, but doing so carries significant risk. The Family Law Act gives the court broad powers to…
Read More →March 29, 2026
Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, are treated as property for the purposes of a property settlement in NSW. This means its value must be determined and included in the asset pool,…
Read More →March 28, 2026
Yes, you absolutely must disclose all cryptocurrency holdings in a NSW property settlement. Failure to do so is considered a failure to provide full and frank disclosure, which can have…
Read More →March 27, 2026
The Family Court treats Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as property in a divorce, meaning it’s subject to division in a property settlement. However, tracing, valuing, and ultimately securing these digital…
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