Relationship breakdowns can be hurtful, bitter and full of angry recriminations. If that unfortunate behaviour spills over onto any children involved in the split, it can have a damaging effect. When parents simply can’t get along, and express negative feelings about the other, particularly in front of their children, it’s called toxic co-parenting. One of…
Retiring from your position as an acting business owner is both a difficult and emotional process. To ensure that you receive an amount that is representative of your equity within the firm, it’s important that you craft a business succession plan with a fitting Springfields solicitor. To protect your exit, consider the following tips for…
Queensland is making the move to eConveyancing, making paper settlements a thing of the past. From February 2023, eConveyancing will be mandatory for certain land title transactions, bringing Queensland into line with several other states. eConveyancing allows the documents required for property transactions to be digitally prepared, signed, settled, and lodged. It’s a quicker, easier,…
A succession plan becomes necessary once a business owner wants to step down from their role or pass it on to your family’s next generation. It’s an insurance policy that allows you to let go of your current role while establishing continuity for your company even after you’re gone. Unlike last will and testaments, a…
Property lawyers are an important part of the legal system in Australia. They can help you with a variety of legal issues related to real estate and property. Here are five ways they can help you: Advising on Property Transactions Purchasing or selling property can be a complex process, and it’s important to have a…
When it comes to family law, mediation can be a great way to settle disputes between spouses or parents and children. Mediation is a process where a neutral third party, called a mediator, helps the parties involved come to an agreement. The mediator does not make decisions for the parties but instead allows them to…
Domestic and family violence is a reference to any form of abuse within a family or domestic setting. This can include physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological abuse. Domestic and family violence is typically hidden from view, occurring behind closed doors. Victims often go to great lengths to conceal their abuse because they are ashamed…
If you believe that you were not adequately provided for in a Will, you may be able to contest the Will. This is a legal process whereby you can challenge the validity of the Will. There are a few primary ways to contest a Will in Australia. The first is to prove that the Will…
There are a lot of people in Australia who are living in the same house as their former partner even though they are separated. This can be a very difficult situation because there can be a lot of emotions involved, especially when it comes to money and legal issues. This is why we thought it…
Many different things may prompt a person to seek advice from a family lawyer before their marriage or relationship ends or even before the separation begins. It is always a good idea to find out as much as you can about family law so that you will be prepared if your relationship ultimately ends. Reasons…