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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dying without a Will – A Family Law tale
When you die without a Will (intestate) in Queensland, it is the Succession Act which directs who is entitled to…
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A Dignified Divorce
It is a common misconception that just because parties have separated, they need to fight it out in Court. This…
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Why am I a family law solicitor – Elizabeth Adams?
Often when I am asked what area of law I practise in, I am often met with comments such as…
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A Coal Miner, a Work Injury, and a Resignation Walk Into a Bar
It sounds like the start of a second-rate joke, and for some coal miners, it is. Following a work injury,…
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Renewing your vows – A cautionary tale
Sometimes couples have a low cost wedding due to financial constraints at the time, then have a more lavish wedding…
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Keeping it Confidential
When you speak with a lawyer, you have the right to confidentiality. This includes your personal information, the legal advice…
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