Solicitor or Lawyer – Is there a Difference?
In Australia there are a number of terms used to describe legal practitioners, with the most common being lawyer and solicitor. Most people use the terms ‘Lawyer’ and ‘Solicitor’ interchangeab...
Child Support and Shared Custody – Things You Should Know
Under Australian family law, children have a right to enjoy a meaningful relationship with both of their parents. Both parents also have a duty to support the child financially after separation, regar...
Divorce - Things You Need to Know
In Australia, statistics show that one third of relationships end in separation or divorce. Navigating divorce can be a daunting and emotional process and there are no hard and fast rules as to which ...
Partnership Agreements – Do You Need a Lawyer?
Entering into a business partnership has many great benefits, but we have all heard of scenarios where great partnerships have disintegrated and left the partners involved with nothing but a trail of ...
The Use of a Financial Agreement in Estate Planning
A Binding Financial Agreement is an effective tool for protecting the wealth that both parties bring to a relationship. Financial Agreements, also sometimes called ‘pre-nuptial agreements’, are p...
Why Has the Use of Intervention Order Applications Increased?
In their report into family violence, the Magistrates Court of Victoria found that 50,208 family violence intervention orders were finalised in the 2014/15 period. That is a 49% increase on the number...
How to Transfer Real Estate to a Surviving Owner
In life, there are many ways of ensuring our legacy and caring for our family and friends. One of the most important steps that you can take to achieve this is making out a legal and thoughtful will. ...
What Happens if VCAT Makes a Guardianship Order?
What is a Guardianship Order? A Guardianship Order is when a guardian (or administrator) is appointed to help manage the personal, legal or financial affairs of an adult with a disability. This may i...
Separation and Divorce – How to Protect Your Children
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Annulment Vs Divorce – What’s The Difference?
Marriage annulment and divorce are completely different scenarios. Having the correct understanding of the legal terms is not only very important in but also may help navigating through the challengin...
What’s the Difference Between Divorce and Marriage Annulment?
“Annulment” is a popular buzzword that gets thrown around when divorce is on the cards. But in reality, annulment is quite separate from divorce and has a unique set of legal requirements and proc...
Do I Need a Solicitor for a Drink Driving Offence?
Drink driving is a serious offence in Australia, and if you’re caught with a Blood Alcohol Level over the legal limit, you could face heavy fines, have your licence cancelled, and in serious cases, ...
