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If you are married or in a de facto relationship, you can agree on how your property should be divided without attending a court hearing. This can be achieved by entering into a Binding Financial Agreement or a Consent Order. Binding Financial Agreements A Binding Financial Agreement is a binding legal agreement that can be […]

To many people the word “divorce” conjures a plethora of different meanings. Often we are approached by clients asking for a “divorce” but referring instead to resolving finances after separating (a “property settlement”), parenting arrangements, or both. In the legal sense divorce is much more simple: it nullifies a marriage. This is an important step […]

Moving away with children after separation – what to consider first Separation can trigger financial pressure for both parties to a relationship, and with the increasing costs of living a common question for separating parents is “Can I relocate with the children?” There may be numerous reasons why it is convenient for one parent, usually […]

A power of attorney is the appointment of a person or persons (your Attorney) with legal authority to look after your financial affairs. A power of attorney ceases to have any legal effect if the person making the appointment loses their mental capacity. An enduring power of attorney is the same as a power of […]

Few things in life are certain, however all good things must come to an end. Preparing a Will is often a confronting task, something you contemplate but set aside as a task for “later on”. Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to prepare for the end. It is important that everyone over the age of […]