Are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders People Eligible For National Redress Scheme?
Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders People have been impacted by institutional sex abuse, and the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) is one of the ways the government is supporting those who have been victimised. This article provides details on the scheme and who is eligible. What Is Institutional Sexual Abuse? Institutional Sexual Abuse is […]
Who Gets Custody Of Pets After Divorce?
When two parties legally separate or divorce, they can agree to a property settlement, which divides their assets and liabilities. The property settlement time limit is one year from the official divorce date or two years from the separation date for de facto couples. The property settlement process can be completed, with or without the assistance of […]
Wills & Parents – What Happens If Both Parents Die At The Same Time
It is unthinkable. Losing one parent is difficult enough, but to lose both? What happens if both of your parents die at the same time? In the majority of cases, a person leaves their estates to their spouse first and then to their children. It becomes more complicated when there are children from multiple relationships. […]
Can You Apply To The National Redress Scheme If You Are Currently In Jail?
The Governor-General established the Royal Commission Sexual Abuse in 2013, and the National Redress Scheme came as a result. Since 2018, victims of institutional child sexual abuse have been able to apply for National Redress Scheme Payments. It does not erase the pain and trauma victims experienced, but it does aim to address it. The […]
How Child Sexual Abuse Can Affect Your Mental Health As An Adult
Victims of child sexual abuse experience the aftereffects of that abuse throughout their lives. There are a lot of complicated emotions to address. Some victims feel fear about coming forward; some feel shame, guilt, or embarrassment. Others may feel as though they are to blame for their abuse. While all emotions are valid, it’s fair […]
Property Settlement Basics You Need To Know
There are a lot of complicated emotions to deal with at the end of a marriage or de facto relationship. Those emotions, however, cannot delay the property settlement process. The sooner you reach out to a lawyer the quicker the property settlement after separation can be dealt with. The sooner you do this, the sooner […]
What Happens To Your Superannuation When You Die?
Nobody likes to think about the end of their life, but planning for your departure ensures that your money and possessions end up in the right hands. You can’t make those decisions once you’re gone, so it’s important that you make them now, and in doing so, you prevent infighting with your family and legal […]
Contesting A Will – Time Limits To Be Aware Of
Grief can be all-consuming, and when you are trying to cope with the loss of a loved one, it’s difficult to pay attention to all the details. Often, people miss information in the Will and miss their opportunity to contest it.
Can Property Settlement Impact Your Child Support?
There are enough problems to deal with when a relationship breaks down. Unfortunately, the legal situation won’t disappear. The quicker you address it, the better off you will be moving forward. As soon as you separate, you should address the property pool and start the discussion about child support.