Most of us appreciate the importance of making a Will and having an estate plan that sets out how we would like to provide for our loved ones when we die. If, like many Australians, you belong to a blended family, there are additional considerations when planning your estate. Most typical will be ensuring that…
Separating parents must arrange for the future care, welfare and development of their children. These arrangements may be formalised in parenting orders which are endorsed by the Court. Where the parties are unable to agree, the Court will impose orders. In all cases, the arrangements must be in the best interests of the children. Parenting…
If you know someone who is being sentenced in Court and they ask you for a character reference do you know what to do? The purpose of a character reference for a person who has pleaded guilty to a criminal or traffic matter is to being to the Courts attention details of good character about…
Many couples separate on good terms, which is great. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult, however putting differences aside to move forward can be beneficial, particularly where children are concerned. Ex-partners who remain on good terms may choose to make informal arrangements regarding the division of their property. However, the failure to legally…
Social services organisations in Australia have predicted an increase in the incidence of family violence amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with the impact of job loss, financial stress and social isolation putting enormous strain on many. Family violence has always been a critical issue, but may become even more challenging in circumstances where directions are…
It is with great excitement that we welcome our new lawyer Kamila Savage to our team. Kamila has more than two decades experience in practising law in Poland and Germany along with working as a consultant for major European and British Corporations and specialises in Civil Litigation, Intervention Orders, Property Matters, Intellectual Property and Criminal…
What Happens to Property when the Owner passes away? There are a lot things to consider when a partner or loved one passes away, but do you know what you need to do with any property they own? Property ownership can often be the last thing on your mind when dealing with the death of…
What Is Probate? When someone close to you passes away, there are a few important things that need to be done in order to allow the deceased’s wishes to be carried out correctly. Even if the person who passed away had a Will set up, things may not be as simple as just following the…
According to a recent article in the Herald Sun the corona virus pandemic and its enforced lock down restrictions are set to send Australia’s divorce rate skyrocketing. User Google searches for the search term ‘divorce’ has surged to their highest point in 12 months at the end of June, surpassing the usual spike after Christmas…