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Transfer Duty vs Annual Property Tax – Option for First Home Buyers
Buying a house is one of the most important investments of most people’s lives, especially first home buyers. The housing market in Australia has been unaffordable for many people for a number of years and it is only getting worse. Some sources say that depending...
Rafton Wills and Estates voted best in Western Sydney
We are excited to announce that our Senior Solicitor and Team Leader for Wills and Estates had been voted in the Doyles Guide -2022 as a rising star. This prestigious award is a peer nominated process that selects lawyers across different areas that are recognised...
What is parenting coordination and how can a parenting coordinator help you?
Following a parenting plan during and after a divorce or separation can be difficult for some. A parenting agreement or Orders have been made by the Court. Now what do we do, you may ask yourself? So have the conflicts with the other parents regarding the children...
Family Violence
When children grow up in an environment where one parent uses power and control over the other, they can often experience a series of poor outcomes. At times the children may take out their frustration on the victim parent rather than on the perpetrator. How is...
What is Parenting Coordination
Parenting coordination is a style of dispute resolution that is a child centred process to help parties in high conflict parenting matters. The role of this dispute resolution technique is to appoint an accredited family dispute resolution practitioner who also has...
The importance of having a good estate plan
There has been some recent media attention and scrutiny particularly from the Four Corners program of the ABC, regarding difficulties of some persons, particularly older persons, when they do not have a proper estate plan and estate planning documents in place. In...
I Want To Relocate What Happens Now?
Relocation applications in family law are applications that are becoming increasingly common particularly since the COVID 19 pandemic whereby people have been moving for work and having opportunities to work from home meaning that their work and lifestyle is quite...
Contested Wills and Estate Disputes
A portion of a deceased estate can turn into a contested estate and there are a number of ways this generally occurs. A family member or other person that is alleged to have had a “special relationship with the deceased” perceives they have been left out of a will...
Wills- A Plain English Guide
When Do I Need a Will A will is a legal document that sets out who will help administer your estate once you die and who you want to receive your assets. Making a will and drafting it well in advance of any significant life event is the only way you can ensure your...
I Have Attended Mediation What Now?
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...
Wills And Estate Planning What Do I Need To Do?
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 Mediation Compulsory In Family Law?
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...
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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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.