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Parenting Arrangement on Special Occasions

Posted on December 04, 2020

Working out what arrangements should be included in Orders and the Court finds acceptable for your children can be confusing.The process of establishing parenting arrangements after divorce and…

Parenting Time under the Family Law Act

Posted on December 02, 2020

As far as parents are concerned the family law legislation talks about “responsibilities”. The only “rights” addressed in the legislation are the rights of the children. Children’s rights include the…

Rights of a Beneficiary of an Estate

Posted on November 27, 2020

A beneficiary of a Will is any person who is listed on the will as being entitled to receive a defined portion of the deceased person’s assets or income. If the person who has named you as a…

Conveyancing: COVID-19 Special Condition

Posted on November 25, 2020

Whilst the full impact of COVID-19 remains to be seen, it is becoming clear that COVID-19 as a pandemic is expected to have far-reaching implications on existing and future contractual obligations of…

Family Law Asset Protection Strategies

Posted on November 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has shocked the financial markets and created difficult situations for people who own assets that have fallen in value. In this article, we explore three tips that could help…

Latest Migration Updates from the Department of Home Affairs - 18.11.2020

Posted on November 19, 2020

Due to the uncertain times caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Department of Home Affairs made some changes certain visa requirements.Student Visa fee Students can have their student visa…

Powers of Attorney – What Do You Need to Know?

Posted on November 18, 2020

There may be a time when it is necessary to appoint someone to manage your financial, medical or personal affairs. This may be because there is an immediate short-term need, such as an extended…

Why is it a good idea to have a Will prepared?

Posted on November 16, 2020

Do you need a Will? The simple answer to this question is “yes, if you have assets”. Almost everyone owns property of some kind or another, so almost everyone will need a Will. If you are wondering…

Contracts Enforceable in Court

Posted on November 13, 2020

In simple terms, contracts in Australia are agreements between two or more parties based on the acceptance of an offer. However, for a contract to be legally enforceable, a number of elements must be…

Why Trademark?

Posted on November 11, 2020

A trademark is a way of identifying a unique product or service. It can protect a letter, number unique symbol, word(s), logo, sound, shape, image or scent.A registered trademark provides you with…