A Comprehensive Guide to Spousal Support

When the vows that once echoed in joy now resonate with the complexities of separation, navigating the spousal support becomes a crucial aspect of the divorce journey. In Australia, these payments are...

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Revoking Power of Attorney - A Simple Guide

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows an individual (the principal) to grant someone else (the attorney or agent) the authority to make legal and financial decisions and act on their beh...

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Why is a De Facto Prenup Agreement Important?

Marriage isn’t for everyone, however, the law in Australia does not discriminate between married and de facto couples. While traditional prenuptial agreements are commonly associated with wedded cou...

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Why Every Parent Should Have a Will

If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that life is unpredictable. While most of don’t want to think about passing away some day, the fact is that it’s inevitable and it’s absolut...

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Estate Planning and Superannuation – FAQ

Did you know that superannuation does not form part of your estate when you die? Many people are surprised to learn that it is not automatically covered by a Will. Unless you make a binding nomination...

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What Are Granny Flat Agreements?

When discussing “granny flat” arrangements, many people visualise a small dwelling in the backyard built specifically to accommodate an elderly person, however, the concept of a granny flat arrang...

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Can Stepchildren Contest a Will?

In today’s modern society, increasing divorce rates has seen a rapid rise in blended families, complex family structures, and stepchildren/stepparent relationships. And while many families make it w...

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Contesting a Will – Commonly Asked Questions

If you have been left out of a Will or if you believe you have been inadequately provided for, you may have rights and you may be eligible to contest it. However, before you contest a Will, there’s ...

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Exploring the Different Types of Wills

Estate planning is an essential, but often neglected, part of life. Without a valid Will, you will have no control over how your assets are distributed after your death and it could result in a costly...

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How Long Does Probate Take?

Before a deceased person’s estate can be distributed to any beneficiaries, there are a few steps that must be taken, and Probate is one of them. With decades of experience providing practical advice...

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Life Events that Can Impact Your Estate Plan

It is estimated that around 50% of Australians over the age of 18 do not have a Will or estate pan prepared, and for those that do, most have never updated it. Having an estate plan is the first step ...

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Where Should You Store Your Will?

After your Will has been signed and witnessed, it becomes an important legal document. So, it’s important that it is stored in a safe and secure place that is easily accessible to your Executor. Aft...

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Executor’s Commission – What Is It?

Administering an estate can be a tedious and time-consuming task that can impact the executor in many ways, potentially limiting their ability to earn an income and spend quality time with family. It ...

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A Simple Guide to the Victorian Court System

We hear the term ‘going to court’ on a regular basis, but did you know there are actually several different courts and tribunals in the Victorian system? The role of each court and tribunal is to ...

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Intervention Orders – What Are They?

Civil orders that prohibit a person from committing a certain action against another person, intervention orders (formerly known as restraining orders) are typically granted to protect people from dom...

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Mediation - What to Expect

A simpler and more cost-effective alternative to pursuing litigation or other formal legal processes, mediation is a common method used to resolve disputes where negotiations have so far failed. At Ro...

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How VOCAT Can Help You

If you have been the victim of a violent crime in the state of Victoria, you may be eligible for financial assistance to cover medical and counselling expenses as well as loss of income from the VOCAT...

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How Has COVID-19 Impacted Conveyancing?

COVID-19 has certainly thrown the whole world into chaos this year, with every person, household, business and industry affected in some way. Like many industries, the real estate market has continued...

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How to Tell Your Children You Are Separating

If you and your partner have decided to separate, you might be wondering how best to tell your children. How should you talk to your child? What can you say and do to help them get through the process...

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Divorce – Helping Children Cope

If you’re going through a divorce, no doubt one of your biggest concerns is how it will affect your kids. Telling your children that you’re separating and trying to help them through it is...

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The Common Causes of Partnership Disputes

Business partnerships are complex and can have their fair share of ups and downs. No matter how strong your relationship is with your business partner, disputes can still arise at some point during th...

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Understanding Caveats

Caveats can be applied to properties of all kinds and they affect dealings with the property and how the property is used. While not affecting the ownership of a property, the caveat system allows thi...

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Property Settlements in an Uncertain Time

With the current Coronavirus pandemic causing chaos on a global scale, separated parties across Australia are now facing the question of how to proceed with their property settlement. COVID-19 has aff...

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The 5 Benefits of Choosing a Local Lawyer

You only need to have the television or radio on for a few minutes to hear the advertisements of many large legal corporations, so it can sometimes be easy to let a recognisable name handle your affai...

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Solicitor or Lawyer – Is there a Difference?

In Australia there are a number of terms used to describe legal practitioners, with the most common being lawyer and solicitor. Most people use the terms ‘Lawyer’ and ‘Solicitor’ interchangeab...

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7 Reasons to Hire a Business Lawyer

As a business owner, you launch your business with the hope that everything will go to plan and you’ll end up running a very successful organization. However, many Australian businesses fail in thei...

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Divorce - Things You Need to Know

In Australia, statistics show that one third of relationships end in separation or divorce. Navigating divorce can be a daunting and emotional process and there are no hard and fast rules as to which ...

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Negotiating a Divorce Settlement

Going through a divorce is one of the hardest things you may have deal with in your life. It’s a time of high emotion, pain and anger and it’s something no one ever wants to endure. Divorce rates ...

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When Do I Need a Confidentiality Agreement?

A confidentiality agreement (also called a Non-Disclosure Agreement or NDA) is a common commercial law instrument in business negotiations. Generally, agreements can be one-way or mutual. A one-way ...

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Do You Need a Trademark for Your Business?

Trademarks, copyright and patents fall under ‘intellectual property’ and are a major area of commercial law. Intellectual property law provides creators with rights and protections for distributin...

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A Complete Guide to Child Support in Victoria

Child support is the financial support paid by one parent to the other, to help with the costs of a child aged under 18. The law says that both parents have a duty to support their children financiall...

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Your Criminal Law Questions Answered

Whether you’ve been charged with an offence or you’re the victim of an offence, going through the criminal justice system can be an overwhelming experience for anyone. But it’s important to reme...

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