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Apr. 30 2019
It may seem like the answer to this question is an obvious one. However when it comes to putting an end to a long term relationship, the date of separation can often be unclear. When the date of separation varies by only days or weeks…
Apr. 30 2019
1. Get advice early: Having a plan is important. Speaking with a Family Law Specialist early on, will give you confidence in your rights and entitlements throughout the process. They will also be able to provide a range of outcomes will be available to you…
Apr. 24 2019
PURPOSE OF A GRANT OF PROBATE The executor of an estate is responsible for collecting the deceased’s assets, paying any debts and then distributing the assets to the beneficiaries. A grant of probate is a legal document that authorises an executor (or executors) to manage…
Apr. 18 2019
Article dated 16 April 2019 Many clients who are negotiating a property settlement and have received or are about to receive a large inheritance, are concerned with how that inheritance will be treated. Often when a party receives any special lump sum payment in their…
Apr. 16 2019
Many clients have been concerned about how the decline in the Sydney market, over the last 6 -12 months , could affect their family law property settlement. There has been significant fluctuation in the market in this period and as much as 35% has been…
Apr. 16 2019
When getting divorced or separating from your long term partner there will be many things that will need to be carefully considered. Divorce: the end of the marriage Your divorce and your Family Law matter for are two completely separate processes. The divorce signifies he…
Mar. 29 2019
With the property market cooling and record numbers of off the plan residential developments reaching completion, the issue of defects in building contracts is popping up more and more. A residential development containing a defect will often appear perfect from the outside and only…
Mar. 18 2019
Childhood vaccinations exist for the following diseases: Measles Mumps Rubella Tetanus Meningococcal Whooping Cough These are serious diseases some of which can result in the death of a child and many are also infectious. If one child contracts a disease then they could pass to…
Mar. 12 2019
The average wait time for a matter to be heard before the Family Law Courts in Sydney is about 2 -3 years after filing your application. That means that if you are separated from your partner your life can be “put on hold” for 2…
Mar. 8 2019
A recent case that went to the Court of Appeal brought this issue to light. In the matter of Cao & Cao [2018] FamCAFC 252 (19 December 2018) Justice Austin heard an appeal on a decision that the mother be allowed to remain in custody…