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Your Basic Guide To Divorce And De-Facto Separation In Australia
The process of obtaining a divorce can vary depending on your unique circumstances. Our general information about what…
Parenting Matters You Need To Consider When Separating
The wellbeing and best interests of children impacted by the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship…
Why You Need A Will – A Guide to Last Will and Testaments
Without a Will your possessions and assets will be distributed to your relatives according to a legal formula (as per the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic)), regardless of what you might have wanted.
Using Electronic Signatures and Witnessing for Wills and Powers of Attorney
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of disruption for people seeking legal help. The Victorian Government has…
COVID-19 Cancellations – Your Legal Rights – Force Majeure
In light of the unprecedented events taking place around Melbourne (and indeed the world), we’ve had an influx…
The four steps of Family Law
Many people assume upon the breakdown of a marriage or de-facto relationship that a person will lose half of their net worth. This is not automatically the case. Guided by the Family Law Act and various case law, family lawyers assess the facts and circumstances of each respective client’s relationship on their merits and by way of a four step process to enable them to provide professional advice.
“When I’m Sixty Four”
Some of you may recall the Beatles song titled “When I’m Sixty Four” which was released on 1 June 1967. The song is sung by a young man to his partner, and is about his plans of growing old together. It was one of the first songs written by Paul McCartney when he was aged just 16 years old.
DIY Wills – Costing your loved ones more
The online do-it-yourself Wills kit appears to be a simple approach to getting your affairs in order. They are inexpensive and can be completed in minutes, but in the long haul, it could wind up costing your appointed beneficiaries more.
Your Off The Plan Purchase And Finances
Purchasing a home off the plan can be advantageous in terms of the savings on stamp duty. It is possible to purchase your home at a price generally less than market value and have sufficient time to save additional funds after having entered the contract.
