Cohabitation agreements in Australia
The terms “financial agreement”, “binding financial agreement” or “BFA” are often used in reference to contractual agreements which parties may enter into under the Family Law Act (1975). There are various agreements which may be entered into under the Act. In this article we look at one specific type “cohabitation agreements”. What is a Cohabitation…
A helpful guide to prenuptial agreements in QLD
In Australia, financial agreements between parties to a relationship are made pursuant to the Family Law Act. They can be entered into prior, during or after marriage and similarly prior, during or after the end of a de-facto relationship. Such agreements set out how your property will be divided if your relationship comes to an…
Division of property and assets: Advice from our family lawyers
Whether you’ve recently gone through a divorce or you’re in the throes of a separation, when it comes to dividing your property, assets and liabilities, first you should seek legal advice. The division of property after a relationship breakdown, either marriage or de facto, is commonly called a property settlement. Here at Geldard Sherrington Lawyers,…
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…