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This information may surprise you…read on… Did you know that only about 45% of Australians have a valid Will? If you pass away without a valid Will, your estate will be distributed to eligible relatives in accordance with a prescribed statutory formula and order of
Some of you may be aware of some significant changes expected to take place in the family law system in early 2019. Up until now there have been two main courts dealing with family law matters. These are the Family Court of Australia which, deals
Family law disputes can be complex and confusing. We find that there is a degree of uncertainty on the part of many clients when they initially consult a lawyer as to the meaning or effect of certain phrases such as ‘Divorce”, ‘separation’, ‘Property Settlement’, ‘Parenting
Imagine this scenario: At a time when same-sex marriages are not recognised in Australia, you and your life-partner decide to travel to New York to pledge your undying love and commitment to each other by taking part in a wedding ceremony. Finally, you are in
In February 2021 Parliament passed the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2019, merging the existing Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia and creating a single point of entry for family law matters called the ‘Federal Circuit and Family
Do you have a family trust or are you thinking of establishing a discretionary trust? This blog contains important information for you to take into consideration. Discretionary trusts (often referred to as family trusts) are becoming more common, and many people are using them as