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What a Will Kit does not do

There are various ‘Will Kits’ available on-line – most are cheap or ‘free’ and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will ‘without spending hundreds of dollars on legal fees’. Simple, right? Not...Read More

Family Law Property Settlements

Is a 50/50 split the starting point? Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements in a property settlement and the assets they are likely to retain. This...Read More

Tolis & Co Promotions

Tolis & Co is proud to announce that our Ms Nadia Behar and our Mr Joseph Behar have been promoted to Partners, effective from 1 July 2022. In addition to our firm’s recent growth and ongoing successes, these promotions have been made in recognition of the...Read More

It is with very mixed emotions that we say see you later

It is with very mixed emotions that we say see you later (not goodbye) to our Isabella Freeman. Her skills did not go unnoticed, and she has left us temporarily to take up a position as a Legal Associate to a Justice of Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family...Read More

Social Media & Your Family Law Dispute

Antonella Rodriguez – Associate  Social Media Presence is Evidence Social media is an intrinsic part of modern life and many of us love to share intimate aspects of our lives with our friends and family through these platforms – family photos, career news,...Read More

Court Etiquette for Litigants

Antonella Rodriguez – Associate Your first appearance in court can feel like a daunting experience. You will be walking into an unfamiliar environment and there are rules and customs that are observed that may not be familiar or apparent to you. We have put...Read More

The dos and don’ts of workers compensation claims

It is important to know the “Dos and don’ts” of trying to claim compensation for workplace injuries. People tend to believe claiming compensation for workplace injuries is an easy process, however there are stringent time restrictions you have to comply with when...Read More

Moving in together? Are we now in a de facto relationship?

Just because a couple is living together it does not automatically mean they are in ade facto relationship. There are many different factors in determining whether twopeople are living in a de facto relationship, such as whether they share bankaccounts,are in a sexual...Read More