The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act was introduced in 1989 and further strengthened in 2012. The Act now more accurately reflects contemporary understandings of domestic and family violence. Gold Coast family lawyers, practicing in family law are...
It is important that a Will maker be of sound mind and clear intention when drafting a Will. That is not possible when someone takes advantage of their position of power or trust to exert undue influence over or behave unconscionably toward a Will maker. If undue...
Why would you need a Family Provision Application? If a person dies, with or without a Will and adequate provision is not made for the deceased person’s spouse, child, or dependent, then a Court may make an order for provision that it thinks appropriate under the...
We all work hard throughout our lives to accumulate assets. But what happens to those assets when you die? Everyone should be able to distribute their assets after their death in accordance with their wishes whilst they were still alive. Your executor can only...
Everyone should have a valid and current Will, but what impact does a relationship change have on your Will? For example, if you have drafted a valid Will, whilst you were single and you are now in relationship, but the Will makes no mention of your partner, are they...
