Recent changes to the Family Law Act, predominantly focused on financial property settlements, are now operational. The amendments aim to make the process of dividing property fairer and more transparent, especially for those who have experienced family violence.If...Read More
Being an executor is a big responsibility, especially while dealing with the loss of a loved one. An executor is the person named in a Will to manage a deceased person’s estate (property, finances, etc.) and carry out their final wishes. The role entails...Read More
The last thing you need when dealing with the physical and emotional trauma of a workplace injury is to have your workers’ compensation claim rejected. If this happens, you may feel like you’ve hit a dead end, but it’s important to remember that a rejected...Read More
Separated couples unable to resolve matters regarding parenting and finances through mutual agreement can apply for interim orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Interim orders are “temporary orders” and are usually made as a matter of urgency...Read More
The question of mental capacity is an important consideration in estate planning because it can become a contentious issue in estate administration. Family members often argue over a loved-one’s ‘state-of-mind’ and ‘what Grandad would have wanted’ when his memory and...Read More
