Marriage, separation, and divorce can profoundly impact your Will, often altering how your estate is distributed. Significant life events such as entering a de facto relationship, ending a marriage, or separating from a partner should prompt a review of your Will...
Who decides where a child goes to school when co-parents can’t agree? The issue of where a child goes to school – and who decides – is not an unusual discussion for many families worldwide. There is a lot to consider —what’s in the curriculum,...
When parties separate it is not unusual for clients to ask “who gets the family dog/cat/rabbit/bird etcetera” Currently, the family pet is treated as property and not as a member of the family. In negotiating or when the Court makes a decision as to who gets the...
Imagine dealing with a breakup while sharing a home and daily routines, and potentially co-parenting with your ex-partner in the same space. While this scenario may not suit everyone, being separated under one roof is a reality for many Australians. For some, living...
Sometimes, solicitors may be confused about the need to follow instructions provided to them by their client’s attorneys. Pursuant to the Victorian Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) legislation the following needs to be considered: 1. Who is the client? The client is...
