Written by Rachel Weatherly The Family Law Act 1975 requires that parties in a separation attempt to mediate disputes by way of a Family Dispute Resolution conference in relation to children before … [Read more...]
Circumstances where you may be able to challenge a Will
Inadequate Provision One of the most common reasons a person would challenge a Will is where that person feels like inadequate provision was made for them by the deceased. In Australia a person … [Read more...]
Changes for Registered Charities and Prescribed Associations in South Australia
As of 1 December 2016, charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (“ACNC”) have had their administration burden cut in relation to fundraising in South … [Read more...]
Charities and DGR Status
If you see a Charity that advertises along the lines of “donations over $2.00 are tax deductible” this means that the Charity has been endorsed by the ATO as a Deductible Gift Recipient. A Charity … [Read more...]
Insurance for Not-For-Profit Organisations
Not-for-profit organisations operate in much the same way as that of for profit businesses in terms of the need to put in place an effective risk management process. A key component in effective risk … [Read more...]
Financial Settlements Part 1 (Short marriages/Defacto relationship)
It is generally considered that a marriage/ Defacto Relationship 5 years or under to be a “short marriage/relationship”. In short marriages the “rules” are a little different with regard to how the … [Read more...]
Tenancy and Wills
When purchasing a property jointly you need to decide whether to purchase the property as joint tenants or as tenants in common. Joint tenants mean you both own an undivided interest in the whole … [Read more...]
Did you know that you need to attend a Family Dispute Resolution Conference before you can commence Court proceedings in Family Law children’s issues?
The Family Law Act 1975 requires parties to make an attempt to resolve parenting issues using a Family Dispute Resolution service before applying to the Court for a parenting order. What is Family … [Read more...]
Separation and your Estate when you do not have a Will (Wills & Estates)
As we mentioned in our last article it is not uncommon for parties to separate, and even have a property settlement but not legally Divorce. Unfortunately it is also not uncommon for people to forget … [Read more...]
Separation and your Estate when you have a Will (Wills & Estates)
Separated but not divorced? Your former spouse might still have a claim against your estate. It is not uncommon for parties to separate, and even have a property settlement but not legally … [Read more...]