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 is only natural given that Family Law...Read More
It is well known that a Will is a legal document which sets out how a person wants their assets to be distributed once they die. If you are over the age of 18 you can make a Will – provided you have capacity. In general terms a person will have the necessary...Read More
It is important for everyone over 18 to have a Will to make sure their wishes are followed, and their assets are distributed as they would want after they die. If you don’t have a Will your assets will be divided according to how the law dictates in the rules...Read More
From 1 November 2021, the Corporations Act 2001 requires all company directors to verify their identity, apply for, and obtain a Director Identity (director ID) through the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS). If you are a director of an Australian or...Read More
Following a separation, parents do not have to go to court about the care arrangements for their children. As a matter of principle, we encourage our clients to reach an agreement, where possible, without the need to resort to the Family Law courts. One advantage in...Read More
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
Most people know someone who has been affected by a family breakup. It is usually a very stressful and emotional time where people are anxious about the divorce, the property settlement and the emotional wellbeing and care arrangements for children. Unfortunately,...Read More
A Partnership Agreement is a contract between all the partners in a business and outlines each partner’s duties and responsibilities, governs important matters that arise from the business, procedures for making business decisions and how to resolve disputes amongst...Read More
