Binding Financial Agreements (“referred to as a BFA”) are commonly known as “pre-nuptial agreements”, “post-nuptial agreements”, “cohabitation agreements” or “separation agreements”. For de facto couples a BFA can be entered into: For married couples a BFA can be entered into: By entering into the agreement you are contracting out of the provision...
Read MoreIn the event you die without leaving a Will (or a valid Will), you will be deemed to have died “intestate”. This means that your estate will be distributed pursuant to the rules set out in Part 3A of the Administration and Probate Act 1919. The rules relating to the distribution of an intestate estate are as follows:
Read MoreA Grant of Probate is an Application made to a Court by the executor(s) of an Estate to verify that a Will is valid and represents the final testamentary wishes of the deceased. In South Australia the Supreme Court of South Australia is the Court that has jurisdiction in this area and the Probate Registry deals with the Applications.
Read MoreAs of July 2018, the filing fees have increased in the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Please click the link below to view the new fees. Family Law Court Filing Fees July 2018
Read MoreQ. Is there such thing as “formal separation”? A. The quick answer is that as soon as you have communicated that you are “separated” you are. There needs to be a genuine belief that your relationship is over and that this has been made clear to your partner. #Familylaw #relationships #relationshipbreakup #breakups #Divorce
Read MoreThe effects of separation and parental conflict on children can be immediate and, if ignored, can also have a long lasting effect well into their future. Children who are aware of or are involved in the conflict between their parents are at risk of developing emotional as well as social and behavioural problems. This can have a knock on effect whi...
Read MoreWhen a business is sold (i.e. transferred), there are rules with regard to employee entitlements which both the vendor and the purchaser need to get right. Generally, the transfer of a business in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), does not constitute a break in an employee’s employment and accordingly, the new employer is...
Read MoreWe understand that the need to appoint a solicitor and the pressure of mounting legal fees can be very stressful for our clients. We would like to share a few tips we have, whatever the legal matter, to assist you in keeping your legal fees as low as possible. Most solicitors charge at an hourly rate based on 6 minute units. Therefore time is money...
Read MoreOn 27 October 2017, new workplace laws relating to franchisors and holding companies took effect. These changes are part of the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017. Under these new laws, franchisors and holding companies can be held responsible if their franchisees or subsidiaries don’t follow workplace laws (if they knew...
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