Strata lot owner wins Court case BUT penalised for commencing proceedings in the Supreme Court
Despite a plaintiff lot owner being successful in proceedings against an Owners Corporation, the Supreme Court found that they should pay legal costs.
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How must a Will be executed?
Under Section 6 of the Succession Act, wills in NSW are not valid unless three main criteria are satisfied. Here is a quick video summary.
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What is the minimum age for making a Will?
Section 5 of the Succession Act states that if a minor makes a will, it is invalid. So what exceptions are there? In this video Accredited Wills & Estates Specialist...
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How the court views a parent’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse
A parent’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse can have a hugely detrimental impact on their relationship with their children. Courts in the family law jurisdiction look at what is...
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Helping your child into the property market: Is it a gift or loan?
If you lend money to your child to help them get into the property market, is it a gift or loan? A recent Supreme Court tested how such financial assistance...
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Contesting a Will: Common Questions and Answers
Is there a time limit to challenge a will? Who can contest a will? These common questions and others surrounding family provision claim are answered in this blog article by...
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Family Court and Federal Circuit Court to merge
A new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) is to be established and will be operational from 1 January 2019. Click to read more.
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Married overseas and no marriage certificate, can you divorce in Australia?
Did you get married overseas, but no longer have a marriage certificate and need a divorce? This can be granted by the Australian Federal Circuit Court, but certain conditions must...
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Indigenous customary law overrides intestacy law in NSW
A Will is a legal document that sets out how you want your assets to be distributed after you die. If you don't leave a will, you're deemed to be...
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Cameras to detect mobile phone usage while driving from 1 July 2018
From 1 July 2018 drivers can be charged for using a mobile phone when driving via camera detection, as a result of the Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Road Safety) Act...
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