How to Prepare for Sentencing in the Magistrates Court
You have sought advice from one of our experienced Solicitors and have decided that you intend to plead guilty to the offence before the Court. The next steps that you take are very important and could have a significant impact on the penalty that you receive. The following information will help you to prepare for […]
Changes to Brisbane Court Management for Family Law Matters
The Court process for families seeking to resolve their property and parenting matters can be a very lengthy and expensive exercise. It has not been uncommon for parties to wait 3 to 5 years for a Hearing by a Judge. Once the Hearing has concluded sometime parties can wait up to 12 months to receive […]
What to expect from your criminal lawyer
Imagine you are taken from your home in the middle of the night, wearing your pajamas. You are thrown into a cell, without being told how long you will stay there, or what you are waiting for. Next thing you see is a man wearing a uniform that is unfamiliar to you, who is using […]
Child Support Debt – More Serious Than Some Think
Child support can often be a contentious issue between parties. Some love it, some hate it. There are often arguments – the other parent doesn’t pay enough, why should I have to pay child support when I cannot see my children? I pay too much child support and it’s not used for my children. Child […]
The Police did not get all of the evidence – What can I do?
You might not believe it if I told you, but sometimes the police do not get all the relevant evidence. They might not get all the footage that is available, or take all of the statements they should. Often it feels like the evidence they didn’t get is just the evidence you need. The reality […]
Bail – Who gets it and why?
Getting charged and applying for bail is common place for some. I have had a few clients who seem to know the process better than most prosecutors! But for the rest of us, bail is a bit of a mystery. Imagine you wake up from a night out, only to find your boyfriend not there, […]
Jail time for deceitful husband
Parties to a property settlement have an obligation to be transparent with their finances so as to not hide assets from the other party or the Court. Some parties try to be clever and hide assets, however usually a paper trail is left which alerts the other party and the Court of suspicious activity. In […]
5 Tips for Easier co-parenting after a separation
When couples decide to go their separate ways, making arrangements for the children is often the hardest part of the process. It is not uncommon for an emotionally charged partner to walk through our doors demanding aggressive letters be sent to the ex-partner. It is often the case that these parents are focused on short […]
Do I need to tell anyone that I have changed my Will?
When preparing Wills for clients, one of the key takeaway messages once the Wills have been finalised is the need for Wills to be reviewed at regular intervals. Our clients change their Wills for a variety of reasons and at different intervals but one of the important considerations when changing your Will is whether to […]
We’re in a relationship, but we’re not married. Are my assets safe?
Some are of the view that they are better off living with their loved one without marrying, because they don’t need a ceremony or a piece of paper to define their love for their partner. There are many couples who live a long and happy life together without being married. In simple terms, this is […]