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 […]

Having an affair? What could possibly go wrong?

Being married and having a partner on the side is not something new, for some. What some don’t understand though is, should the marriage breakdown and the secret relationship break down, both ex partners may be entitled to a division of property from the party who was enjoying the best of both worlds. There was […]

Is it ever a bad thing to receive my spouse’s super?

When assisting our clients with their estate planning, issues surrounding what to do with superannuation entitlements can often be an important ingredient in the overall planning process. Preparing a Binding Death Benefit Nomination, or expecting that your spouse will receive Superannuation Death Benefits when you die, can be a routine part of most estate planning […]

Why Would I need a Binding Death Benefit Nomination?

Whenever we see clients to review their estate planning, a key part of our discussion centres around arrangements in place for distribution of superannuation death benefits that have often become a significant amount over their life. Because it is important to deal with superannuation entitlements correctly, we usually discuss with our clients the importance of […]

Think before you post – the Court may see it one day

Technology is at our fingertips. It is so easy these days to share photos, stories and personal views on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. The problem is, once you post it, you can’t take it back. Inevitably when you are involved in a family law dispute, there will be someone out […]

Do you have parenting orders in place for Christmas?

Time is ticking. The Christmas period can be a stressful time for most families – what to serve? Christmas lunch or dinner? What will Santa bring? If you’re like me, you think about these things a few months in advance, but don’t actually take steps until the week of Christmas when it’s mayhem at the […]