When determining a property settlement between parties, after a separation, the Court can look at all the relevant facts of the matter to determine what is just and equitable. Those facts can cover a myriad of situations one of which is wastage by a party to the...
When it comes to having a Will prepared I have said many times it is wise to use the services of a solicitor. The cost is usually a bargain compared to the peace of mind that comes from having a properly prepared Will. I know there can be attractive alternatives to...
When someone passes away, after the grieving process, consideration needs to be given to what must be done in relation to the Estate. That is, what to do with the deceased persons assets. The first thing to do is to locate the Will. Hopefully the deceased person...
When married or de facto couples separate it becomes necessary for them to divide their property or assets. This can be a particularly stressful time and often neither party ends up entirely happy with the property division. Sometimes a party may agree to accept a...
An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) made by a court is intended to restrict a person’s behaviour, to protect another from physical violence, stalking, harassment or intimidation. Often they result from domestic relationships gone wrong but may also involve an...
