Child support in Australia usually covers the everyday costs of raising a child, but it does not automatically extend to school fees, health or extracurricular activities unless parents agree otherwise. What Child Support Does Not Cover Although the child support...
A family provision claim, also known as a Part IV claim, is an application by an eligible person for a share, or a larger share, of a deceased person’s estate. This type of claim is generally made by family members, a spouse or partner, or other wholly or partly...
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...
On Thursday 18th September 2025, Leanne Abela, Deborah Sim and Brenda Ling, solicitors of the Pearsons Family Law team, attended an event on discovering the power in your personality and how to use it wisely. The event explored the ways in which personality shapes how...
