by Kate Rafton | Jul 6, 2018 | Care & Protection Fact Sheets
In Australia each state has a different set of rules which apply when contesting a Will, so it is exceptionally important that if you intend on contesting a will, you do it in your state. In NSW eligible persons can contest a will by applying to the Supreme Court for...
by Kate Rafton | Sep 7, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
Parties to a property matter have a duty to make full and frank financial disclosure in a timely manner. All documents that are within a parties’ possession, power or control that are relevant to the case must be disclosed. This includes information recorded in a...
by Kate Rafton | Sep 7, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
Superannuation is treated as a type of property interest under the Family Law Act 1975. The Act stipulates that, in proceedings for property settlement, the Court may make orders in relation to superannuation interests of the parties. This applies whether the parties...
by Kate Rafton | Sep 7, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
Reached an Agreement About Property – Now What? If you and your former partner have reached an agreement about how the assets of your relationship will be divided, it is important that the agreement is properly documented. It is important to do this to prevent...
by Kate Rafton | Sep 7, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
The breakdown of a relationship is never easy, there are often many steps involved when there is a breakdown of a relationship including property issues, children and divorce. In Australia, a divorce may be obtained in either the Family Court of Australia (if you...
