Does A Divorce Affect A Legal Will?
Under Australian law, entering into a new marriage invalidates your existing Will. This is a fact that many Australians are unaware of and it means that you need to sit down and create a new Will. Does that mean divorce has the same effect on your Will as marriage? That is a slightly more complicated […]
What Are Consent Orders?
Separations are a painful experience for both parties. Even though you can’t divorce for at least twelve months, that doesn’t mean you can’t start taking positive action to protect your future. Here’s what you need to know about consent orders.
Can A Foster Child Contest A Parent’s Will?
Experiencing the death of a loved one is up there with life’s most stressful experiences. The last thing anyone wants to deal with while grieving is a Will dispute. Unfortunately, many people are left seeking estate litigation lawyers to handle Will estate disputes. It is a complicated process at the best of times, but it […]
What To Do If You Are Disappointed With Your National Redress Scheme Offer
Have you recently applied for payment through the National Redress Scheme? The Royal Commission on sexual abuse was instrumental in changing child abuse laws in Australia. A key result from the commission is the National Redress Scheme which was created to provide victims of institutional child sexual abuse with compensation. Nothing can erase the pain […]
Practical Tips To Help You Prepare for Divorce
Divorces are almost never easy. They’re complicated, stressful, and emotionally draining period experiences, especially when they involve custody issues. But by ensuring you’re fully informed about your rights so you understand what to expect during the divorce process will make it easier to get through this difficult time. So with that in mind, here’s our […]
Understanding Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
In order to better understand Institutional Child Sexual Abuse and provide support for its survivors, we must discuss the facts about it openly and honestly. The below resource provides helpful information including how to access support services.
Grant of Probate – What It Means & How It Affects You
When someone passes away with assets in New South Wales, all of their holdings are immediately frozen until they can be administered under their Will. In many cases, the authority must be granted by the NSW Supreme Court before the assets can be released to a legal representative of the deceased estate. This is called […]
National Redress Scheme Application – What Happens Next?
A key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, the National Redress Scheme was established by the Australian Federal Government in 2018.
Do Property Orders Apply to De Facto Relationships?
As the average Australian family has changed over the last few decades, so too has the legal definition for spousal relationships. Today, we have families with both heterosexual or same-sex non-married couples entitled to many of the same rights when it comes to matters regarding Family Law such as maintenance and the division of property. […]