In theory, owning a business seems like a dream come true. Your idea has come to life and you can enjoy the work you do knowing your building something progressive while also earning money. However, there are many pitfalls along the way that can stump even the most...

At such a difficult time in life, such as the death of a loved one, dealing with obligatory estate matters could seem to be like the last thing you want to do. By knowing the legal obligations associated with the role of Executor of the Will ahead of time, you are...

Without such a crucial document being drawn up by a legal professional, after a person’s death there can ensue a plethora of problems when the time comes to divide the person’s estate. These can include lengthy legal battles as well as instigating fighting amongst a...

A core intention of the Family Court of both NSW and Australia, is to place the needs of children at the forefront of any legal matter. This intention is drastically heightened when the case regards a child with a disability, such as children diagnosed with Autism...

After separation, a party may attempt to reduce the asset pool before the division of the matrimonial property. In many cases parties will sell, transfer, assign or gift assets to other members of family or friends with the aim to reduce their asset pool. However it...

Many people in their middle age think, inevitably, about what happens to their estate after death. But what about you and your wishes in old age? These can be set out in a Living Will, otherwise known as an Advance Care Directive. To bring peace of mind, and...

While both sides of the parenting coin may harbor ill feeling towards the other, generally it is the children who suffer the most from messy divorces and harsh custody battles. The Family Law Act 1975 works to, foremostly, protect the rights of children, and further,...

Our world is rapidly modernizing before our eyes, as is our Family Court system in both NSW and greater Australia. Before 2020, there was a fervent distinction between Australia’s Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court, each having their own rules, procedures and...

While the COVID-19 global pandemic has been a truly unprecedented and distressing time for many, a piece of news to take solace in is the seamless and stress-free transition the NSW Family Court has made in sustaining court proceedings’ procedural fairness while also...