Living Blog
Whilst a former divorced spouse is an eligible person in NSW to make a family provision claim against the estate of a deceased spouse (section 57 Succession Act 2006), generally speaking such claims are not common or successful.
However, in a very recent Supreme Court case, a former spouse was successful in her application.
The deceased died without a will and his daughter was the only beneficiary. The surviving spouse and the deceased had separated 25 years before the deceased’s death and their property settlement had taken place 22 years before the deceased’s death.
The facts of the case...
When Do I Pick Up The Keys?
Buying a new home is an exciting time and as soon as it settles, most clients just want to move in. But when can you receive the keys?
Have you separated and need to make parenting arrangements for your children?
Separation is a difficult time for parents and children. If your separation has been messy you might find it difficult to agree on parenting arrangements for your children. Or maybe things have been...
Home Inspection Checklist – What to look for when buying a home
Buying a home is such an exciting thing to do (for some, frustrating). You consider so many things – is it in the right location? Does it have enough bedrooms? Will the car fit in the garage? This is...
Caught Drug Driving?? Do you have a Defence of Honest and Reasonable Mistake of Fact??
Since the introduction of roadside drug testing, there has been much controversy and public outcry.
Secure Your New Home Faster By Following These 4 Steps
Many buyers aren’t quite sure exactly what steps to take after their offer has been accepted.
An Interview with our Senior Solicitor: Vicki Andrews B.Ec LLB
Vicki is our Senior Solicitor based at our Port Macquarie office. Vicki has been practising law since 1986 and has a very down-to-earth, precise, honest, and realistic approach. Vicki has extensive...
Have you been left out of a Will?
The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, but it can become more distressing to learn that you have not been included in the family member's Will. Generally, a person may leave their...
What is Mediation? How Does it Work? When is it Appropriate?
Mediation can be a very effective way to resolve all different types of disputes, including neighbourhood disputes, family law matters, employment issues and often estate claims.
What Does a Family Lawyer Do?
You've probably heard other people speak about "my lawyer" or "my solicitor" when telling you about their family law problems. But what does a family lawyer or family law solicitor actually do?
