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I Am Preparing My Contract For Sale What Do I Include?
The decision to list your property for sale can be quite a daunting experience and one of the first steps is to consult your solicitor so that you can start preparing the contract for sale. During your negotiation process and prior to marketing your property, a...
Covid Lockdown – Do I have to send the kids?
We are fielding many enquiries during the current pandemic as to the requirement for parents to comply with parenting orders during a “lockdown”. We are fielding enquiries both within and outside of NSW as many Australian states are currently impacted by the...
Schooling Issues
Unfortunately in situations involving parental conflict after separation, schools often find themselves caught in the cross fire of conflict between parents relating to their school age children. Here are some of the typical scenarios that we often are able to...
Raftons Announces Partnership with Local Charity Pink Finss!
As part of our ongoing commitment to the community, Raftons is excited to announce a new partnership with Pink Finss – a local Hawkesbury-based charity that was established to assist women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Pink Finss has been operating around...
Essential Estate Planning Tools
Estate planning is an important consideration for everyone – regardless of their age, stage of life, or personal circumstances. Most importantly, having your legal affairs in order provides valuable peace of mind for you, and your family. At Rafton Family Lawyers...
Selling Your Property During COVID
With all of the speculation surrounding the impact of COVID on the property market and interest rate movements, many clients are nervous at the prospect of having to sell their property in the current climate. At Raftons, we can assist you with the sale of your...
Separation – the first steps
The decision to separate can be extremely difficult. Whether you are the one making the decision, or your partner has made it for you, there are so many things to consider in those first few weeks or months that it can be overwhelming. Separation is a process, but...
Do I Need to Mediate?
Mediation is an alternative pathway to reach a resolution in your family law dispute as opposed to a traditional legal pathway. In many cases mediation can work hand in hand with obtaining advice from a lawyer. The process of mediation is regulated by the...
5 Biggest Mistakes in Navigating Your Property Settlement
We have been seeing 5 common mistakes that can often be costly or create difficulties when trying to navigate property settlement. We list them in top order Parties let emotions run away and this only ends up costing more. Whilst this is a highly emotional time...
I have lost a loved one what do I do next?
The loss of a loved one can be an extremely stressful and emotional time. The main thing to note is that there is nothing legally that you need to do in the short days after your loved one passes. Please don’t feel or get into a panic about doing anything straight...
Some reported decisions of the family court where Rafton Family Lawyers have represented clients in a range of matters.
Aydin & Toa [2021] Rafton’s represented Mr Toa in this matter where an arbitral award had been made dividing the assets of the couple. The other party opposed the registration of the award so the matter was transferred to the Family Court for enforcement. Our...
Kate Rafton appointed President of Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce
We are excited to announce that our principal solicitor, Kate Rafton, has been appointed president of Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce. This is the leading body representing businesses in the Penrith Region and covers an area extending right through to St Marys...
Licensed Conveyancer
Natalie Currall
Natalie is a licensed conveyancer and oversees all of the firms contracts for sale and family law settlements in conjunction with solicitor Kiran Grewal from our property team.
Natalie has over 25 years experience and is well connected in the local Hawkesbury area. Prior to working with Rafton Natalie was with a local firm in the area undertaking all conveyancing work. Natalie is based at our Richmond office but able to travel and see clients as required. When not undertaking property work, Natalie is an avid horse lover and travels with her family to show jumping events across Australia.
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These fact sheets are designed to provide an overview of the relevant issues and systems so that you have a better understanding of the process.
Rafton Arbitration & Mediation Brochure
Ensure that your clients are given the best possible opportunity to exit the Court process with a professional and efficient resolution to their family law dispute.