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Mutual Wills
It often happens that when a couple decide to make Wills they agree on the terms of each Will before giving instructions to the solicitor. If the couple agree that…
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And the doors re-open…
A few months ago, I wrote about the steps the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court were taking to address the restrictions and physical distancing requirements imposed by State and…
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In Business with a Friend - have an argument?
Many people say “don’t go into business with your friends”. For some it works out, and a successful business is established but for many others, it ends the friendship. A…
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Your Divorce - 5 Steps
Obtaining a Divorce may feel like an impossible task when you and your former spouse have not had an amicable break up. In most cases however, we can assist you…
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Co-owners and occupation fees
When there are 2 owners of a property and only one occupies the property it often seems unfair that the non-occupying owner cannot charge an occupation fee. However, generally speaking…
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Assets you keep when bankrupt and your home
If you are declared bankrupt, most of your assets vest in the trustee in bankruptcy. That means you cease to own these assets. The trustee will sell assets to repay…
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Pets & Strata Title - The Battle Continues
We recently reported on a decision of the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) which held that a by-law imposing a blanket ban on pet ownership was invalid under the Strata Schemes Management…
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Forcing the Sale of a Property
It is not unusual for a group of people (whether it be two or more) to form a syndicate for the purposes of purchasing a property as an investment. Usually…
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Can you withdraw consent to arbitrate?
With the pressure on the family court system - both before the impact of Covid-19 and after - the Courts are continuing to press for the use of alternative dispute…
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Child Support Agreements - Generally
When relationships break down and parents separate, financial support for children is generally determined by an administrative assessment of child support by the Child Support Branch of the Department of…
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No Will in the World
What happens if a person lacks legal capacity to make a Will? The Supreme Court may make a “statutory Will” for the person. In Re The Will of Alexa [2020] NSWSC 560 Justice…
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Treating your Children equally after death
Most parents like to treat their children equally both before and after death. However, care must be taken when the Will is made if it is intended to give specific…
