LAW TALK
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Law Talk is where we share insights, updates, and practical tips across all areas of law we practise. Whether you’re navigating a family matter, planning your estate, or looking for guidance on property or commercial issues, our blog is here to keep you informed – without the legal jargon.
How to manage your debtors in practice
Cash flow is a crucial element to the growth and stability of a business. It is important to ensure that you have access to such cash when you need it. Often, this cannot occur for some businesses because of existing...
3 Essential Documents in your Estate Plan
A basic estate plan should have 3 essential documents including a Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship. As you can see from the diagram below, a Will covers your assets in the event of your death whereas...
Apps for separated parents
When parents are separated, communicating with each other can sometimes be difficult. Emotions are high and arrangements need to be made for the children but parents are still human and still feel the hurt associated...
Tips on how to behave in Court
Stepping into a Courtroom can be a daunting prospect. It’s very formal, there are rules of etiquette to be followed and just generally you probably don’t want to be there. If you do find yourself in a Courtroom, then...
What is the best way to document my parenting agreement with my Ex?
If you have reached an agreement with your ex-partner regarding arrangements for your children, there are 2 ways that you can document that agreement, specifically: Parenting Plan; or Consent Orders. Both...
When is it OK to introduce my kids to my new partner?
Separation is difficult. Separation when there are children involved is incredibly difficult because parents have precious little lives and feelings to manage and consider. One of the challenges as a separated parent...
What happens if I electronically transfer funds to the wrong account?
In this age of technology, money is being transferred electronically on a daily basis. We pay our bills, we transfer money to our friends for dinner and we help out our family. More and more, this is happening by way...
The 5 most common mistakes family law clients make
Going through a separation can be one of the most challenging times a person will experience. It is challenging both emotionally and financially and the challenges faced by parties going through a separation can...
10 tips to communicate better with your ex
It is no secret that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. However, communication is also key to a healthy (insofar as it can be healthy) separation. A breakdown in communication during a relationship...
How to organise Mother’s Day with your former partner
This weekend is Mother’s Day, a day that most children recall with fondness in their later years. Unfortunately, for separated parents it can be a difficult day to navigate. To avoid any stress or conflict on the day,...
Skipping out on child support – what are the consequences?
When parents separate, it is very common for one parent to pay child support to the other to assist in financially supporting the children of the relationship. In lots of circumstances, the payment of child support is...
We have separated – who moves out?
When parties separate, a very common question is, who moves out of the family home? Another common question is, my friends have told me I need to stay in the house, is that true? In reality, nobody actually has to...
Why are small claims getting bigger in NSW?
On 28 February 2019 new law came into effect to increase the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims Division of the Local Court of NSW from $10K to $20K. The Small Claims Division of the Local Court of NSW is...
My ex has taken the children – what can I do?
What can you do if your ex-partner has taken your children or kept them for a longer period of time than you agreed? The options available to you depend upon your individual circumstances. If you have Court...
Do you need a separate Will for overseas assets?
Previously it was common practice for individuals with assets in Australia and overseas to prepare a Will in each country where they held assets. This was to ensure the requirements for a valid Will were met in each...
My health record – what does it mean for our family law clients?
As many of you may know, on and after 31 January 2019 a ‘My Health Record’ will be created unless you choose to opt out. For those of you who haven’t heard about it, a ‘My Health Record’ is an online summary of your...
Recordings and family law – is it ever a good idea?
There is no disputing that we live in an age where technology is incredibly accessible. So many of us are dependent upon our mobile phones to assist us in managing our lives. Our mobile phones can manage our...
Our tips to help minimise your family law costs
One of the biggest complaints about going through a separation and dividing assets and making arrangements for children is the amount of legal fees parties might incur in the process. Nobody wants to spend an enormous...
Santa & Mrs Claus are getting a divorce!
Christmas is an exciting time of year, one filled with love and laughter, but also quite a hectic time of year getting presents ready for family. Finishing off jobs at work can cause emotions to rise and the stress...
Work Christmas Parties
Christmas functions are notorious for an increased chance of safety-related incidents (both at the function and leaving it) and other risks such as sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination (for example,...