Personal injury compensation in QLD: what you need to know
If you’ve been injured in Queensland because of someone else’s actions, you may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim. These can come under the following categories: Motor Vehicle Accidents in Queensland If you were injured in a car accident, truck accident, bicycle accident, or any other motor vehicle accident – whether as…
Property conveyancing explained for first home buyers
Conveyancing is the process of transferring ownership of land from one person to another, under the terms of a contract for the sale of that land. How does conveyancing work? Every Australian State has different laws, forms, regulations, fees, time requirements, protections, jargon and government departments as part of the conveyancing process. Basically, each State…
Enduring Power of Attorney: What they are and why they are important
Your Enduring Power of Attorney (also known as an EPOA) is much more than just a piece of paper—it gives someone power to make decisions about your health and/or your finances as if that person was you. For this reason, our team of lawyers applies its many years of Estate planning experience and expertise to…
What is a financially dependent spouse entitled to after separation?
If you are currently in the middle of – or facing – a breakdown of your marriage or de facto relationship, you are most certainly wondering who gets what assets. This will especially be the case if your ex-partner met most of – if not all of – the expenses for the household. So, what…
What is Legal Aid Queensland?
Legal Aid Queensland is a statutory authority funded and established by the Queensland Government to provide assistance in relation to certain criminal, family and civil law matters. Primarily, the organisation provides financially and socially disadvantaged people access to legal representation, legal aid and other legal services. These services include: When should I seek legal advice for a…
Understanding Property Settlement in Family Law
In Family Law, a Property Settlement is an arrangement made between parties to divide assets, liabilities and financial resources when a couple separates. It is the final resolution of the ownership of property, allowing the two individuals to retain assets as their own personal properties. What assets are included in a Property Settlement? Assets can…