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What happens if I die without a Will?

What happens if I die without a Will?

Having a valid Will enables you to decide who receives your estate after you die. If you die without a valid Will, the law decides who gets your assets. This is referred to as the laws of intestacy.
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Drugs and alcohol in family law in property settlement

Drugs and alcohol in family law property settlement

Due to the complexities associated with drugs, alcohol and family violence in property settlement matters, there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Seeking experience legal advice will help protect your financial interests.
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Superannuation splitting and family law property settlement

Superannuation splitting in family law property settlement

Many people do not think about superannuation when it comes to negotiating property settlement after separation. However, it is often a significant asset of a relationship and should be considered when dividing property.
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Drugs and alcohol in family law parenting matters

Drugs and alcohol in family law parenting matters

The misuse of drugs and/or alcohol and the existence of family violence can have a significant impact on parenting proceedings. It’s crucial that your case is being managed properly and any risk to the children is appropriately addressed.
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Difference between parenting plans and parenting orders

Parenting plans vs parenting orders

Generally speaking, parenting plans are entered into in a less formal way and are cheaper than parenting orders. They are not, however, legally enforceable.
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Litigation guardians in family law proceedings

Litigation guardians in family law

A litigation guardian is someone who acts on behalf of a person who is a party to Court proceedings, who cannot act for themselves due to mental or physical disability.
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What to expect at your first appointment with a family lawyer

What to expect at your first appointment with a family lawyer

Your initial appointment with a family lawyer is your opportunity to tell us about your situation and share with us any concerns you may have.
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What happens if the original Will is missing or lost?

What happens if the original Will is missing or lost?

In this article, we look at your options if you’re the executor of an estate and the original Will is missing or lost.
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Mediation in family provision claims when contesting a Will

Mediation in family provision claims when contesting a Will

As part of a family provision claim (contesting a Will or estate), you will be required to participate in a mediation to try to resolve the dispute outside of court.
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Can I be left out of a Will due to estrangement?

Estrangement in family provision claims

We explore how estrangement is treated in family provision claims, and what a Will-maker may be able to do to protect their assets from potential claims contesting a Will.
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De Facto Relationships and Property Settlement

De facto rights and entitlements in family law

All you need to know about property settlement and spousal maintenance when separating from a de facto partnership/relationship.
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Family Court filing fees

Filing fees for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Understand what Family Court filing fees you may have to pay and how they impact the costs associated with your family law matter.
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