by Kate | Jun 13, 2023 | Buying & Selling Home, News, Property Law
From 1 July 2023, new changes are coming into effect with regards to the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme. The annual property tax option (known as the First Home Buyer Choice) which was introduced by the Liberal government is being abandoned by the new Labor...
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 | Dec 12, 2021 | Arbitration and Mediation, News
On Thursday 25 November 2021 we launched on an official basis our RAMP which is the Rafton’s Arbitration and Mediation Practice at our beautiful art deco office at 62 Warwick Street, Penrith. Approximately 80 guests gathered despite what was torrential rain with a...
by rafton | Dec 9, 2021 | Family Lawyers, News
Rafton Family Lawyers already have a large presence across Sydney and Western Sydney at our offices at Penrith, Richmond, Glenmore Park, Parramatta and our Sydney office located at International Tower 3, Barangaroo. We are excited to announce the refurbishment of our...