What if I die without a Will? Where will my assets go?
Have you ever thought about what happens to your estate when you die without a Will? If you die without a will in place, you are considered to die ‘intestate’.
Valid Wills
A valid Will must be in writing; It must be signed by you; and Your signature must be witnessed by two other people who also need to sign the Will.
How do contracts end? Rescission vs. Termination
A contract of sale is usually complete when the parties to the contract have performed their terms within the contract, however, contracts may end in other ways. If your sale contract is coming to an…
Is your Child Support Agreement binding?
In this closer look at Binding Child Support Agreements, let’s follow a real-life mum and dad on their journey to Federal Circuit Court and see if their agreement is actually legally binding.
Mandated Relief to Tenants in Commercial and Retail Leases – COVID-19
With the NSW lockdowns in place there has been growing concern that Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2021 (Regulations) published on 14 July 2021 were insufficient to govern…
What is a Binding Child Support Agreement?
Child support in Australia is governed by the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth) (‘the Assessment Act’), and is administered, collected and enforced by the Child Support Agency……
What is Equal Shared Parental Responsibility?
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility means that parents share equally all the “duties, powers, responsibilities” relating to their children.
When should I review and update my Will?
The NSW Trustee & Guardian recommends that you review your will every 3 to 5 years. You may consider reviewing and updating your current will for the following reasons...
What is Spousal Maintenance? Am I entitled to spousal maintenance? Do I have to pay spouse maintenance?
Spousal maintenance, or de facto maintenance, is a form of financial support paid by one party to a marriage or relationship to the other.