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…

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 benefit from your Will – and an executor – the person you have chosen to carry out your wishes. Wills can be as simple or…

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, new domestic violence laws in Queensland were introduced to provide protection and aid people who experience violence and abuse in domestic and family settings. Here…

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…