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Can I Remove An Executor – Rules Around “the Naughty” Executor Of An Estate
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...
Sweeping Changes To Family Law System Heralds A New Pathway For Out Of Court Resolution
On 1st September 2021 the new amendments to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act came into effect immediately and there are now mandatory requirements across all registries in Australia. The new amendments have heralded what has been known as a...
Wills Lawyers – Penrith, Richmond, Western Sydney (Why Should You Have A Will?)
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...
Family Law Questions – What Are Separation Requirements
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...
I Am Worried About My Children What Is A Contact Service?
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...
Best Family Lawyers Penrith Area
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....
Divorce Lawyers Sydney-Parramatta-Penrith- Richmond Specialist Family Lawyers
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...
Rafton Family Lawyers Arbitration Update [Important Notice To Litigants And Family Lawyers]
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...
Improving Visibility Of Superannuation Assets In Family Law Disputes – [New Legislation Introduced]
The Morrison Government has earlier this week passed through Parliament legislation that will help improve visibility of superannuation assets particularly in self-managed super funds for parties in family law proceedings. The bill called The Treasury Laws...
Mediations [The Way Of The Future]
The team at Rafton Family Lawyers in our offices across Penrith, Parramatta and the Hawkesbury region are able to provide assistance in relation to mediations. We work hand in hand with some partner organisations to refer our clients for cost effective and...
A Whole New World (The New Family Law Legislation Is Here)
The team at Rafton Family Lawyers have been appraised and updated in relation to recent changes to the legislation. The new legislation for the family law system came into effect on 1 September 2021 and is heralded to bring sweeping changes to a system that has...
Arbitrations And Mediations [Rafton’s Arbitration And Mediation Practice]
Rafton Family Lawyers are specialist family lawyers offering Rafton’s Arbitration and Mediation practice for our colleagues in the western suburbs and Sydney. We offer specialised family law services and have accredited arbitrators and mediators available to assist...
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Rafton Conveyancing - Your Experts in Property
Whether you are buying or selling your first home, an investment property or a block of land, having an experienced legal team on hand to guide you through the process and ensure your transaction runs smoothly is critical. That’s where Rafton Conveyancying can help.
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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.