What’s in a name?

Jun 10, 2022

Earlier this year, a Court in Italy ruled that children will automatically have the last names of both parents unless they agree otherwise. It remains to be seen how this will affect circumstances where one parent is absent or perhaps a perpetrator of severe domestic violence, though it would seem likely that future laws will...

Elder Abuse by an Attorney

Feb 22, 2022

A person appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) to act as an Attorney for the benefit of another (usually...

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Can you smack your Kids?

Nov 15, 2021

Under the Queensland Criminal Code the act of physically striking a person is an assault and is punishable by fines and...

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Conveyancing Fixtures and Chattels

Jun 15, 2021

According to a very old law “quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit” anything which is attached to land becomes part of the...

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The15% Tax Trap on Superannuation Distributions

May 12, 2021

Why you might need a “Conflict of Interest” clause in your EPOA After death, any money that the deceased was still...

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Sharing Family Finances with an Enduring Power of Attorney in place?

May 12, 2021

Sharing financial assistance within family networks such as interest free loans, lump sum gifts and even contributing to the cost of...

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How can you pick a good Family Lawyer from a bad one?

Nov 26, 2020

How to pick a good Divorce Lawyer The selection criteria to choose a Lawyer for representation in a relationship breakdown is...

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