by Kate Rafton | Aug 15, 2019 | Case Studies
Rafton Family Lawyers has recently been involved in an application for property settlement that was filed in the Federal Circuit Court at Parramatta. The team from Raftons were able to assist the client in seeking property settlement in circumstances where the Husband...
by Kate Rafton | May 20, 2019 | Family Law Fact Sheets
Whilst not a long term option, the issue of supervision is one that is considered by the Courts on a daily basis. The Family Law Act 1975 places a significant emphasis on the need to maintain the relationship between children and each of their parents whilst...
by Kate Rafton | Jul 6, 2018 | Family Law Fact Sheets
When a person dies it is often the case that a Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letters of Administration is required for the Estate to be distributed to beneficiaries. There are four types of Grants that the Supreme Court can issue: Probate- Meaning the deceased died...
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...
