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FAQ on Estate Planning
While many people are unlikely to nominate estate planning aka “Thinking about what will happen to my assets when I die” as being on their “most wanted things to do” list. In reality, this is something that should be on all our “must do” lists. Proactively planning...
Common Mistakes First-Home Buyers Make and How to Avoid Them
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone. Having your own space, painting the walls any colour you like, and building equity is a sought-after dream for many Australians. Amidst the excitement, however, it's easy to stumble into common mistakes that can...
What to Expect at Your First Meeting with a Family Lawyer
Facing a family law issue can be an incredibly stressful and emotional time. Whether you are contemplating divorce, negotiating parenting arrangements, or trying to divide property, seeking legal advice is important to ensure you understand your position. Your first...
Facing Criminal Charges? What To Expect When Attending Court
Attending court for criminal charges can be a daunting experience. However, understanding what to expect can make the experience less difficult and intimidating. Types of Courts in Australia If you are facing criminal charges, you will receive a Court Attendance...
Do I need a Lawyer to buy a House?
A conveyancing transaction involves transferring the legal title (ownership) of real estate from one party to another. For most people, buying or selling property is one of the highest-valued transactions they will ever make, and the legal work is usually referred to...
Help for First Home Buyers in Victoria
For many Australians, home ownership is a personal goal. Yet, for many first-time buyers, purchasing a home seems out of reach, especially as the housing market continues to rise. In Victoria, various support mechanisms now exist to ease the journey for first home...
Your family law matter – keep it off social media
Do you have a grudge with your ex? Think twice before airing it on social media! Social media is commonly referred to as modern day ‘Surveillance’ for family law matters. What you post on your social media accounts may be used against you to damage your credibility by...
Why it’s a bad idea to write your own Will
It is relatively easy to find a free Will template on the internet or to buy a Will “kit” from a newsagent or online. There are also websites that have “data collectors” that take your information and create a Will for you seemingly without any legal expertise...
Moving in together? Are we now in a de facto relationship?
Just because a couple is living together it does not automatically mean they are in a de facto relationship. There are many different factors in determining whether two people are living in a de facto relationship, such as whether they share bank accounts, are in a...
The importance of estate planning before capacity becomes an issue
We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of dependents. Many of us would also benefit from making a formal arrangement to account for a time when we could...