Family/Defacto

Appointment Checklist
Appointment Checklist

Prior to visiting a family law specialist you should prepare a list of the questions that you need to have answered. This will ensure important things are not missed.

AVO Orders
AVO Orders

Violence is gender neutral, and thereby encompasses abusive behaviour in both heterosexual, same sex and child relationships.

Binding Financial Agreement
Binding Financial Agreement

Having a Binding Financial Agreement (pre-nup) provides advantages, a way forward for both parties in the event of a marriage or de facto relationship breakdown.

DeFacto Separation Entitlements
DeFacto Separation Entitlements

In the event of a de facto relationship breakdown, it is important to be aware of your de facto relationship separation entitlements & obtain a financial adjustment

Family & Defacto Law
Family & Defacto Law

Our Law Society Accredited Specialists' objective is to achieve an expedient settlement, avoiding the complexities, delays, costs and anxiety of going to Court.

Marriage & Defacto Separation
Marriage & Defacto Separation

Separation, Mediation, Understanding Your Rights, and Reaching a Financial Settlement that is fair & reasonable to both parties.

Property Settlement
Property Settlement

Generally, all assets must be taken into account, whether they are acquired before or during the relationship or after the separation.

Separation Financial Agreement
Separation Financial Agreement

Marriage & de facto property and/or financial rights, need to be dealt with as soon as possible, to provide closure & to minimise anxiety, stress and costs.

Separation First Steps
Separation First Steps

In a marriage or a de facto relationship breakdown, there are some fundamental actions that should be undertaken immediately - understand these steps.

Wills & Probate

Cascading Wills
Cascading Wills

A cascading will specifies alternative beneficiaries in case the primary beneficiary predeceases you and is unable to inherit your estate.

Contesting a Will
Contesting a Will

Our experienced Solicitors provide expert knowledge in inheritance disputes and contesting a Will and achieving a negotiated out of court settlement.

Enduring Guardian
Enduring Guardian

When you appoint an Enduring Guardian, you are designating another/s, to look after your life wished & interest when you are unable to make decisions yourself.

Enduring Power of Attorney
Enduring Power of Attorney

An enduring power of attorney will allow you to appoint another person to make financial and legal decisions if you become incapacitated and are unable to do so.

Estate Planning
Estate Planning

We will advise on the content and structure & thereafter create wills, trusts, and other documents that provide how your assets are to be distributed.

Grant of Probate
Grant of Probate

When a person has been appointed as an Executor under a Will they may need to obtain a “Grant of Probate” of the Will, to deal with a deceased person’s assets.

Making a Will
Making a Will

By making a Will you document who will receive your assets and belongings after you die. A legally valid Will allows an Executor to apply for a Grant of Probate.

Testamentary Trust
Testamentary Trust

A testamentary trust can be established under a will for either specific assets or for the balance of the Estate (after debts and making all other specific gifts).

Will Executor
Will Executor

The executor of your Will has responsibility to correctly and honestly distribute assets from your estate and other duties following your death.

Wills & Superannuation
Wills & Superannuation

When you have nominated a beneficiary and the nomination is valid under Superannuation law, the Trustee will act in accordance with that nomination.

Dispute Resolution, Property & Small Business

Small Business & Commercial Law
Small Business & Commercial Law

Buying, selling your business? Are commercial agreements & contracts in place? Need legal advice from a small business lawyers

Conveyancing & Leases
Conveyancing & Leases

Purchasing a home, buying off the plan, entering a retirement or over 55 village? Buying/leasing a commercial property?

Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution

Our dispute resolution specialists negotiate out of court settlements in family law and deceased estates such as disputed wills & inheritances disputes.

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