by rafton | Jan 19, 2022 | Latest News, Mediations and Arbitration, News
As per our previous blog post family law mediation is now compulsory across Australia except in exceptional circumstances when there has been a breakdown of a relationship that concerns either parenting and/or property arrangements. There are some situations where an...
by rafton | Jan 12, 2022 | Latest News, News, Wills and Estate Planning, Wills and Estates
Many clients approach us for advice in relation to the area of wills and estates. There are several things that need to be considered and we recommend the following: The first step is to look at preparing your will and/or updating a will particularly if your will is...
by rafton | Jan 5, 2022 | Latest News, Mediation and Arbitration, Mediations, News
At Rafton Family Lawyers we are frequently consulted by separated families asking if mediation is compulsory. There are a number of ways that parties can discuss arrangements for children and talk about the division of their assets. This can include: Discussions...
by rafton | Oct 25, 2021 | Latest News, Mediations and Arbitration, News
Rafton’s Arbitration and Mediation Practice (RAMP) offers all-inclusive, competitively priced packages that combine value for money with the highest quality service. Led by Maurice Edwards, one of Australia’s leading Family Law arbitrators, and the only family lawyer...
by rafton | Oct 20, 2021 | Latest News, News, Property Settlement
In many matters before the specialist Family Court, there are complex issues surrounding property settlement and these often involve family violence. Whilst it is not always discussed, it is certainly a matter that our team of specialist family lawyers at our offices...
by rafton | Oct 20, 2021 | Latest News, News, Probate, Wills and Estates
Rafton Family Lawyers have specialised teams at Penrith, Parramatta and Richmond in the Hawkesbury/Western Sydney region that can help when administering estates and dealing with executors. What Is An Executor An executor is the person who is appointed in a valid will...