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…
An Intestate Estate: what happens if I die without a Will?
A Will is an important legal document that specifies your wishes to your loved ones after your death. A Will lists your beneficiaries – the people and/or legal entities that…
Domestic Violence Laws in Queensland
Domestic violence is a crime that all too often goes unreported to police – and can be too complex for the police to provide an effective response to. In 2012,…
What should an experienced conveyancer be able to offer you?
Conveyancing is the act of transferring a property title from one person or entity to another. In Queensland, conveyancing is affected by more than twenty different pieces of State and Federal legislation, Contract conditions, extensive case law and practice guidelines. It is a complex process to say the least. Whilst all conveyancers in Queensland are…
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