Keeping it Confidential
When you speak with a lawyer, you have the right to confidentiality. This includes your personal information, the legal advice given to you by the lawyer and the instructions you provide. You can provide permission to your lawyer to discuss your confidential information with external service providers, for example with a treating medical practitioner to […]
Silence is golden – or is it?
If you are questioned by the Police in connection with a crime, you should always presume that your conversation will be recorded and can be used as evidence against you. The conversation can be recorded by a body worn camera, dictaphone or by the Officer making notes of his/her conversation with you. In some cities, […]
Facing Losing Your Driver’s Licence?
You may be eligible to apply for a Special Hardship Order Our client, let’s call him “Mr X”, came to our firm seeking help after he received a notice in the mail informing him that as a result of accumulating too many demerit points, he was going to lose his driver’s licence for a period […]
5 Tips for Surviving Separation
It is important for you to look after yourself after a separation. We can look after your legal interests, but your self care is just as important. Separating from your spouse can be one of the hardest decisions you may ever face in your life. However, sometimes a separation can be the most liberating experience […]
In the Spotlight this Week – Leanne Banks
Leanne is Kennedy Spanner’s Finance Manager who has been part of the Kennedy Spanner Lawyers family for 2.5 years. Leanne is in charge of the finance department in its entirety. Leanne has worked in the finance field since leaving high school, working for an Accounting firm for 10 years and then a publicly listed Agricultural […]
“I’m going to take him to the cleaners”
Elizabeth Adams, Senior Family Law Solicitor explains how the attitude of “taking him to the cleaners” just might bring you a lot of stress and hurt your hip pocket. Separating from a spouse can be very messy. Someone you once loved can become your worst enemy, particularly when the separation is not a mutual decision. […]
We Can Still Assist With Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Getting Your Affairs In Order As we, along with everyone else, navigate this unprecedented time we have noticed that over the last few days the number of enquiries about Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney have increased. Whether you don’t have a Will, or whether you just wish to make sure your Will is up […]
High Conflict Divorces: Let Children Be Children
What are the Effects of Divorce on Children? Parental separation can turn a child’s life upside down. Generally, separated parents have good intentions to shield their children from conflict. Sometimes however, children can feel as though they are the rope in a tug-of-war battle. Conflict between parents can be as obvious as physical altercations, yelling […]
Who gets the property when a spouse or partner dies?
Who gets the property when a spouse or partner dies? The answer is not always as simple as it might seem … In our Wills and Estates practice area we deal with a large number of clients who have a significant portion of their wealth invested in real property. This could mean that a couple […]
In the Spotlight this Week – Elizabeth Adams
Elizabeth is one of our Senior Solicitors who has been a part of the Kennedy Spanner Lawyers family for over 3 years. Elizabeth has been guiding people through relationship breakdowns for over a decade. Elizabeth is passionate about guiding her clients through the family law process and helping them rebuild their lives after a separation. Outside […]