by Jessica Popple | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog
There are many people who are currently using cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin as modern investment methods. However, very few people consider what happens to these investments should they pass away and how to treat these when doing their estate...
by Michelle McDermott | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog
For those who may be unaware, the Therapeutic Goods Administration recently approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15. Of course, while it could be some time before most children are included in the wider vaccine rollout (if the adults’ rollout...
by Michelle McDermott | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog
In a classic case of how ‘not’ to enter into a surrogacy arrangement, the recent decision of Seto & Poon [2021] FamCA 288 has all the unfortunate facts you could think of. Then, just for good measure, throw in a lawyer behaving very badly indeed! A...
by Pippa Colman | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog
The following information has been provided by the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will officially commence operations on 1 September 2021 following the passing of...
by Michelle Richardson | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog
When Aretha Franklin died on 16 August 2018 she apparently died intestate (without a Will). 6 months after Aretha’s death, 3 Wills were found under the cushions in a lounge. Not all of these Wills were signed, and some had handwritten amendments. Fast forward another...
by Sarah Quilliam | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
CAN YOUR CHILD TRAVEL BETWEEN PARENTS’ HOMES FOR CHANGEOVER? At 4pm on Saturday 31 July 2021, the local government areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Noosa, Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim went into...
by Sarah Quilliam | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
So often we see parents who cannot communicate properly with each other. There is a lot of communicating i.e. words exchanged, but there are no constructive conversations, and sometimes no resolution at all. Successful co-parenting tends to start with effective...
by Michelle Richardson | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
More often than not during property settlement matters, disclosing financial material can become a long drawn out and at times expensive process, especially when one party is reluctant to provide superannuation statements. In late May 2021, the Government released...
by Jessica Popple | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog
Before commencing proceedings in any matter, parties are required to undertake several steps. These are known as “Pre-Action Procedures”. The Family Law Rules (Cth) 2004 provides that parties are required to make a genuine effort to resolve a dispute. This is to help...
by Callum Lee | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog
Most people know having a Will is important but Wills only take effect once you pass away. So how can you protect yourself, your property, and your family while you are still alive, but may not be able to make your own decisions or carry out your wishes. You can use...
