Before 1989, child maintenance issues were dealt with by the Family Court. This was cumbersome and expensive and often the amount of child support obtained, did not justify the financial and emotional costs involved. Also, the amounts awarded were sometimes grossly...
Businesses can take many forms, including sole trader, partnership, company and/or trust structures. A business may have value, either because it owns assets (cars, trucks, stock, tools of trade etcetera) or as a “going concern”. As long as it has value, it will form...
Family law is complex, and can be made even more complex if there are emotional, psychological or other issues such as mental health, substance abuse and/or domestic violence. In the complex maze some answers to some basic questions may give you some clarity to be...
Parents can negotiate, agree and produce in writing an agreement about the future financial support of their children. Any such agreement must be in writing and must be: 1. In writing; and2. Signed by all parties. There are two types of agreements namely: A. Limited...
Pearsons congratulates one of our star employees Allie Griffiths on 15 years of continuous service at Pearsons Lawyers. Over the years Allie has had a number of different roles as part of the team and supporting the solicitors at Pearsons and a celebration lunch was...