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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...
Launch Of Raftons Arbitration And Mediation Practice
On Thursday 25 November 2021 we launched on an official basis our RAMP which is the Rafton’s Arbitration and Mediation Practice at our beautiful art deco office at 62 Warwick Street, Penrith. Approximately 80 guests gathered despite what was torrential rain with...
Rafton Family Lawyers Announce Opening Of New Office At 201 Queen Street, St Marys
Rafton Family Lawyers already have a large presence across Sydney and Western Sydney at our offices at Penrith, Richmond, Glenmore Park, Parramatta and our Sydney office located at International Tower 3, Barangaroo. We are excited to announce the refurbishment of...
Importance Of Updating Your Will When You Separate
There are several circumstances that can lead to a recommendation to update or review your will. As things progress life changes and certainly life events carry with it implications in relation to your estate and estate planning including your will. Major life...
Conveyancing Update
2021 saw major changes to the way conveyancing transactions are dealt with in NSW with an overhaul of the conveyancing system and the abolition of paper title. Gone are the days when solicitors, parties and banks hold certificates of title in their safe custody....
Rafton’s launch RAMP service [Arbitrations and Mediation Practice]
Rafton’s Arbitration and Mediation Practice (RAMP) offers all-inclusive, competitively priced packages that combine value for money with the highest quality service. Led by Maurice Edwards, one of Australia’s leading Family Law arbitrators, and the only family...
My Ex Partner Is Violent And I Need Property Settlement. What Do I Do Now?
In many matters before the specialist Family Court, there are complex issues surrounding property settlement and these often involve family violence. Whilst it is not always discussed, it is certainly a matter that our team of specialist family lawyers at our...
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...
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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