The importance of disclosure in Family Law
After a separation, one of the important issues that must be dealt with between you and your former partner is achieving a fair and equitable Family Law property settlement. Read More
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When should I make my Power of Attorney effective from?
Powers of Attorney are important documents. A Power of Attorney, sometimes called a living Will, gives another person the legal right to manage your legal and financial affairs for you. Read More
Can my ex claim more assets some years after separation or divorce?
Once a relationship ends, either party may file an Application in the Family Law Courts to seek an Order in relation to how the assets of that relationship should be divided between the parties. According to the Family Law Act 1975, this will be the case if the parties were married or.... Read More
I tripped and fell on a footpath. Can I make a claim?
If you tripped and fell on a footpath and have suffered personal injuries, loss and/or damage as a result of that incident, you may have a claim for compensation. Read More
Family Law and separation certificates
A common question we get from clients is about a “separation certificate”. We are not sure how this concept or notion has entered into the public arena. Read More
When are you a dependant? Differences under the tax and superannuation laws
These days, many working people accumulate superannuation throughout their working lives. Upon their death, a deceased person’s superannuation death benefits (if any) will be left to one or more beneficiaries, who are typically ‘dependants’ of the person. Read More