Spousal maintenance is a form of financial support that one partner may need to pay the other when a marriage or de facto relationship ends. Under the Family Law Act, the aim of spousal maintenance is to ensure that both parties can maintain a reasonable standard of...
A Fathers Right To Be In Their Child’s Life Separation is never easy, and for many fathers, it raises questions about their right to be in their children’s lives. Who will their child live with? How are decisions about school and health care made? Do family...
In Victoria, the administration of a deceased person’s estate is carefully regulated to ensure that the deceased’s wishes are respected, that debts are paid, and eligible persons receive proper provision. Understanding who can make a claim, the process involved and...
Time Limitations On Contesting a Will Eligible people have six months from probate to apply. What Does Contesting a Will Mean? Contesting a Will is the legal process for eligible family members or dependents to challenge a deceased person’s estate. In Victoria, claims...
