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Beneficiary of a Will

Posted on July 24, 2020

When a loved one passes away, whether expectedly or unexpectedly, the last thing on your mind may be concerning yourself with the physical belongings and assets of your deceased family member or…

Inheritance in Family Law

Posted on July 23, 2020

In a marriage or a de facto relationship it is not uncommon for one of the spouses to receive an inheritance. Inheritance you have received, or are expected to receive, may be included as an asset…

Financial Abuse – A Form of Domestic Violence

Posted on July 22, 2020

When most people think of domestic abuse, the first thing that comes to mind is likely verbal abuse and physical assault.The Family Law Act 1975 recognises financial abuse as a form of domestic and…

Child Custody or Parental Responsibility

Posted on July 20, 2020

One of the hardest things to cope with following a separation is deciding on new parenting arrangements for your children. There are no hard and fast rules about making arrangements for which parent…

Freezing Orders

Posted on July 17, 2020

Freezing orders (also known as asset preservation or Mareva orders) are made by the Supreme Court to preserve the assets of a person.The Court will make the orders to ensure the person does not have…

New Visa Options for Hong Kong

Posted on July 17, 2020

The Australian government is offering new and extended visa options to Hong Kong passport holders to remain in Australia, with pathways to permanent residency.Current and Future StudentsCurrent and…

Contesting a Valid Will

Posted on July 16, 2020

The expressions “contesting a Will”, “Will contest” or “challenging a Will” are commonly used when you are claiming that the Will is unfair. Insofar as the person who died had an obligation to leave…

Caveat in Family Law

Posted on July 15, 2020

Relationship breakdowns can be a source of emotional distress and grief. These feelings can be inflated by the complex, and often unavoidable, exercise of dividing property. Sometimes in a…

What is a Caveat?

Posted on July 14, 2020

A caveat is a type of statutory injunction preventing the registration of particular dealings with real property. A caveat acts as a warning or formal notice to tell the public that there is an…

Debt Recovery Process

Posted on July 13, 2020

A creditor can recover debt in a number of ways, including a formal default notice, a letter of demand or commencing court proceedings. This article will discuss the processes involved in recovering…