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Family Law 101 - Does my partner automatically get half of all the assets?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Fixed Fee | Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 29 January 2018The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) gives the Court the authority to make an order to adjust a person’s current property interests following the breakdown of a relationship. That power is contained in section 79(1) for married couples and section 90SM for... -
Family Law 101 - How Do I Get A Divorce?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Fixed Fee | Divorce 19 January 2018In Australia, divorce is simply the ending of the marriage and can be applied for by filing an Application for Divorce with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Any issues arising between you and your partner regarding the ongoing parenting arrang... -
Wills 101 - What If I Die While Overseas?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates 15 December 2017Dying while overseas is a real possibility, given the amount of travel we Australians do. Ideally, prior to traveling, you will have made a Will and outlined your wishes. -
Wills 101 - Who Gets My Superannuation When I Die?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration 15 December 2017Many are surprised that superannuation does not automatically come into an estate. This is because only assets you own, such as a house, car, investments, or savings, become your estate. Superannuation on the other hand is held in a trust by the trus... -
Wills 101 - What is a Court-ordered Wll?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Wills & Estates 11 December 2017In special circumstances, a court has the power and ability to make, change and even revoke a Will. These are known as 'Statutory Wills' or 'Court Ordered' Wills. -
Same Sex Marriage Signed into Law, but what does it Mean?
Article Category - Family Law Wills & Estates Workplace Change 08 December 2017On 7 December 2017, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 was passed through parliament and on 8 December 2017 it received the Royal Assent from the Governor General. -
Wills 101 - What Happens if I Don't Have a Will?
Article Category - Making A Will Wills & Estates 04 December 2017If you die without a Will you are said to die intestate. The results of intestate succession vary greatly depending on whether you were single or married, or had children at the time of your death. In most cases, your property is distributed in split... -
Wills 101 - Who Can't Make a Will?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 27 November 2017While most adults are both competent and cognizant, there are some instances where someone may not be able to make a Will. -
Wills 101 - How do I win an Estate Challenge?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 13 November 2017The rules for challenging an estate are strictly enforced by the Supreme Court. Not only must a person establish they are an eligible person within the definition of section 57 of the Succession Act to challenge an estate, but they must also bring a... -
Wills 101 - What is a Family Provision Application?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates Power of Attorney Enduring Guardianship Testamentary Trusts Probate and Estate Administration Contesting a Will or Estate 07 November 2017A Family Provision Application, or FPA for short, is lawyer speak for challenging an estate. Technically, there are two kinds of estate litigation: challenging the Will document itself; or challenging the distribution of the estate.