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.
How Australian Law Defines Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is a serious crime, and it causes untold harm to the victims and their families. The effects of sexual abuse can last from childhood through adulthood. Without professional guidance and counselling, the effects can last a lifetime.
What Are You Entitled To During a Divorce?
When you marry someone, the last thing you think about is what will happen in a divorce. Through the happy years, you might invest in property, stocks, buy cars and boats, or other assets together – or you might purchase an investment in your own name, your own car, or another vehicle. Regardless of whether […]
Reporting Historical Child Abuse – What You Need to Know
The National Redress Scheme took effect in 2018 and will run for ten years. So, it’s important that you know everything there is to know about reporting historical child abuse.
Can You Contest A Grandparent’s Will?
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things anyone ever has to deal with. Grief is the type of pain you feel intensely, both emotionally and physically. It can be especially difficult when faced with a Will estate dispute.
Does Superannuation Form Part of a Divorce Settlement?
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events someone can go through. You are dealing with the emotional stress of the end of a relationship. You also have to deal with arranging your future, however you can’t focus on your future until you settle your past. This means managing your superannuation, along with the […]
How Childhood Trauma Affects Adults
Over two million Australian adults experienced abuse of some kind during their childhood. When a child is plunged into an environment where neglect and abuse are present is forces the brain to adapt to that environment. The brain circuits adapt, and that distress experienced in childhood can have profound effects in adulthood. It doesn’t matter […]