by rafton | Oct 18, 2021 | Latest News, News, Probate Process, Wills and Estates
Recent research has revealed that over 50% of adult Australians do not have a will or do not have a valid will. 34% recently said “they just haven’t got around to it” and a further 14% think they don’t “own enough assets or have enough wealth to justify the effort...
by rafton | Oct 15, 2021 | News, Family Law Fact Sheets, Latest Law News, Latest News
Since the Family Law Act 1975, the only ground for divorce in Australia is called an “irretrievable breakdown of a marriage”. Under this particular section of the Act which is Section 48, a couple when approaching the court for a divorce must have been separated for...
by rafton | Oct 10, 2021 | Children’s Issues, Latest News, News
At Rafton Family Lawyers specialist family law services we are frequently asked about issues where there is an allegation of risk to children spending time with the other party. In these cases the court will often look to an external agency to enable the other parent...
by rafton | Oct 5, 2021 | Family Law, Latest News, News
It is often a struggle to locate the best lawyers to represent you in family law proceedings. In Australia a lawyer may practice in family law without being highly specialised. It is therefore important to differentiate when choosing the best representation: 1. BEST...
by rafton | Sep 30, 2021 | Divorce and Separation, Latest Law News, Latest News, News
DIVORCE-BEFORE DIVORCE-SEPARATION-PROPERTY MATTERS-FINANCIAL SETTLEMENTS-SPECIAL FAMILY LAWYERS-PENRITH-PARRAMATTA-SYDNEY This article will outline what happens before your separation and before you make an application for any divorce. As Parramatta and Penrith’s...
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by rafton | Sep 23, 2021 | Arbitrations, Latest Law News, Latest News, News
Over the last several months there has been a significant increase in extensive delays and difficulties with judicial availability in various Family Courts across Australia. We are of the view that the current lockdowns and restrictions in place, particularly across...
