Unable to Work Due to Injury? 3 Things You Should Know About Your Superannuation
The world as we knew it has come to a grinding halt for a lot of people over the last few weeks. Thankfully the Government has some excellent information about what help and assistance they can provide for you. What hasn’t been so clear is what people who were already injured, and out of work […]
Driving under the influence? But it’s a scooter and I’m not driving…
It’s very likely that you have seen someone cruising around the Brisbane CBD on a Lime scooter in the past few months. It is also quite possible that you have witnessed some people who look like they have come straight out of the Pig ‘N Whistle driving around on a Lime scooter. It is a […]
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 […]
“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. […]
Amanda finds family law quite rewarding
FAMILY law and wills and estates are where Toowoomba lawyer Amanda Schmidt’s passions lie. Both are emotional areas of the law, but she said she liked being able to help people through the difficult times that they usually experienced when they sought out the assistance provided in those areas of the law. “It is personally […]
The End of Brangelina
For some the news that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have separated is devastating. For others it may bring intrigue to watch what the coming months will bring with gossip of what really went on in their marriage behind closed doors. Memes are already circulating on social media about the break up. As a Family […]
Dean Spanner talks road safety to Toowoomba Grammar students
“Driving a car is like walking through a busy shopping centre with a loaded gun……momentary distraction can mean disaster for you or someone around you.” Yesterday Dean Spanner delivered his annual address to the Year 11 students at Toowoomba Grammar School. His presentation is designed to educate the young men on road safety by sharing […]
How Many Attorneys Do I Need To Appoint?
When seeing clients about preparing an Enduring Power of Attorney document the question often arises as to how many Attorneys should be appointed. An Enduring Power of Attorney is an important document that appoints trusted people to act for you if you become incapacitated or cannot act on your own behalf for some other reason. […]
Changing a Child’s Surname After Separation
Can I change my child’s surname is a common question we are asked by separated parents. In short, the answer is “yes”, if the other parent agrees. If the other parent does not agree then the parties will need to attend Family Dispute Resolution to try and reach an agreement as to what name or […]