With respect to property and financial matters, the Court has a duty to make orders that “as far as practicable…will finally determine the financial relationships between the parties”....
With respect to property and financial matters, the Court has a duty to make orders that “as far as practicable…will finally determine the financial relationships between the parties”. However, once orders have been made to finally determine a party’s property interests, the Court still...
Are Powers of Attorneys and Enduring Guardians important in Estate Planning? ...
Why an estate plan is not reserved for the wealthy, and the implications of not taking proper legal and financial advice when planning the management of assets during your life, and the disposal of assets on death. ...
Here are 5 of our top divorce facts that might clarify some of the myths about getting a divorce....
Anybody who has looked even briefly at residential Aged care in Australia quickly realises that it is both expensive and complex. With the taxpayer funding up to $120,000 per resident on top of paying up to $25,000pa in Age Pension, the cost of state...
If you run a business from home, you should disclose this information on your home insurance policy, otherwise any future claims may be rejected. ...
When parties to a marriage or a de facto relationship separate, they will usually seek to divide their assets between themselves by way of a property settlement. In some situations, the issue of Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) will arise. CGT can be costly and, if...
If you’re obsessed with true crime podcasts and TV shows, the day a jury duty letter comes in the mail might just be the day you’ve been waiting for to finally fulfil your real-life fantasy. But for others, jury duty has long been attached to...
In family law matters, the aim is always for both parties to reach a quick and fair resolution following a separation. In some circumstances, both parties will come to an informal agreement (sometimes referred to as a "handshake agreement"), either verbally or in writing about...