Law Week Feature in the St George and Sutherland Shire
13 May Law Week Feature in the St George and Sutherland Shire
Have you seen the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader’s Law Week Feature?...
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Should I delay my property settlement?
10 May Should I delay my property settlement?
It comes as a shock to many to hear that assets which were acquired after separation but before a property settlement has occurred, can still be included in the property pool in a Family Law property settlement and available for division between the parties. To many,...
Wills-should you be giving everything to your spouse in your Will?
06 May Wills-should you be giving everything to your spouse in your Will?
In the normal course where a couple have been together for many years (and being their first marriage or long term relationship), their wills usually provide for their estate to pass to the survivor in the first instance and upon the death of the survivor...
What Happens if I do not Attend Court?
27 Apr What Happens if I do not Attend Court?
You have just been served with Court documents in relation to property settlement and/or parenting matters from your former spouse which can be confusing, stressful and intimidating. This can be the case if you do not get on well with your former spouse and you...
What about the kids? Is 50/50 time with each parent the norm these days?
24 Mar What about the kids? Is 50/50 time with each parent the norm these days?
The changes effected to our Family Law system back in 2006 have had a huge impact on the approach to child care arrangements in separated families, but have also been largely misunderstood....
Estate Planning – Q&A
03 Mar Estate Planning – Q&A
What does the term “estate planning” mean? This is term we use to describe all and any documents which relate to your own person. This includes your Will, power of attorney and enduring guardian. It can also include any letters of wishes or advanced directive that...
Could spending most nights with my girlfriend potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship with her even though we actually haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?
10 Feb Could spending most nights with my girlfriend potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship with her even though we actually haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?
The short answer to this question is 'yes' it could be categorised as a 'De Facto Relationship' if it meets the criteria set out below. Therefore, you need to be aware that once you start spending significant time with a new partner, you are leaving yourself...
Commercial Law Q&A
28 Oct Commercial Law Q&A
Is there a time you have to wait after you make a person redundant before you can re advertise for the same position?...
What is required to satisfy ‘reasonable endeavours’ and ‘best endeavours’ clauses in commercial contracts?
28 Oct What is required to satisfy ‘reasonable endeavours’ and ‘best endeavours’ clauses in commercial contracts?
Many commercial contracts contain provisions require one or other party to use “reasonable endeavours” or “best endeavours” to achieve a particular result....
Wills and Same Sex marriage
15 Oct Wills and Same Sex marriage
With the legislation now allowing for same sex marriages, those in a same sex marriage must remember that unless a Will is stated to be made in contemplation of marriage, marriage revokes a will....