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Expert Family Lawyers Penrith And South Penrith
Family Lawyers Penrith: Navigating Family Legal Matters with Rafton's Accredited Specialists in Penrith Rafton Family lawyers are experts on the area of child custody, divorce and financial settlement in Penrith and South Penrith as well as surrounding areas of...
Navigating Family Legal Matters In Penrith – Trusted Family Lawyers
Navigating Complex Family Law: Your Trusted Partners in Penrith Introduction Are you facing complex family law issues in the Penrith area and seeking expert guidance and representation? Look no further, we will explore the role of the family lawyer and how we can...
What is the difference between Child-focused FDR and Child-inclusive FDR?
By Stephanie Azzi What is FDR? Family Dispute Resolution (“FDR”) is a type of mediation for helping separating families to come to their own agreements. During FDR, families, with the help of a neutral and accredited FDR practitioner, will discuss the issues in...
Breaking News…..Maurice Edwards elected to National Mediation Board
Rafton Arbitration and Mediation Practice are excited to announce the appointment of our Special Counsel and Practice Leader - Maurice Edwards to the board of the Australian Institute of Family Law Mediators and Arbitrators. AIFLAM is the peak body that regulates...
Not Every Family Law Matter Is Entitled To Property Settlement – Why You Need A Specialist Family Lawyer
In a recent Full Court of the Family Court decision of Cosola and Moretto [2023] FedCFamCA 61, the application by the de facto wife was dismissed and the decision of the original Judge who was Justice Schonell from Division 1 of the Family Court in Sydney was...
What is Mediation? What is the process at mediation
By Stephanie Azzi Mediation involves a neutral third party who facilitates parties to reach an agreement. The mediator is appointed by the parties or by a Court. The mediator does not determine disputes as an arbitrator or a judge would and they will not provide...
What Is Estate Planning?
Key Benefits of Estate Planning Estate Planning Solicitors Penrith, Richmond, Hawkesbury, Glenmore Park Estate planning is a process of preparing important documents that will assist with your administration of your estate in the event that you pass and with issues...
The Top 3 Mistakes When Drafting Your Will
Three Simple Mistakes That Can Make Your Will Invalid Drafting a will and other estate documents such as a Power of Attorney are one of the most common encounters we have with clients via our Wills and Estates Team. At times, making an appointment to complete...
Free Consultation To Apply For Probate Or Letters Of Administration
Being appointed executor of an estate and needing to make an application for probate can be a very stressful time. Our specialist wills and estates team at Rafton Family Lawyers offer a free confidential initial consultation to discuss the process and assist with...
What Is Power Of Attorney And Enduring Guardianship?
There could come a time in your life when you are no longer able to make sound decisions regarding your own health and well-being, as well as with respect to your finances. Such a circumstance could arise from the onset of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or a...
Property Update for First Home Buyers
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...
SUCCESSFUL RELOCATION APPLICATION TO MOVE INTERSTATE
Our family law team were recently successful in a Judgement by one of the Federal Circuit Court Judges to enable our client to move interstate with the children. In this matter we represented a mother who was seeking to move from the Sydney area to rural Victoria...
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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