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Do I Need a Lawyer to Contest a Will?
Written by: Yolandi Breedt In March 2015, the University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Victoria University (VU) released a report on Will Making and Contestation in Australia. The 30-page document revealed...
Do We Need a Prenup? Why More Australians Say “Yes”
Updated by: Taylor Wilson on 11/03/2025 The idea of a “prenup” rose in popularity thanks to American movies and television. In Australia, the word ‘prenup’ is known as a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) under the Family Law Act 1975. ...
Forcing the Sale of a Co-Owned Property
Written by: Natashia Blank, Litigation Solicitor. [Updated 18/02/2025]Property co-ownership is a way for friends, relatives and business partners to pool resources and share in the inherent financial risk that comes with investing in real estate....
Ex Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers? Here’s What to Do Next
Written by: Taylor Wilson At face value, filing for a divorce on the Commonwealth Courts Portal is a straightforward process. But this streamlined approach can quickly ripple into waves when your ex refuses to sign the divorce papers....
Who Gets the Dog In a Separation? Custody of Pets in Family Law
Written by: Taylor Wilson Going through separation or divorce is already difficult, but when pets are involved, it can be even more complicated. You may wonder if co-parenting your dog is possible or if the psychological stress of seeing your...
Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common? Know Before You Co-Own Property
Written by: Natashia Blank Buying your first home or investment property is an exciting, yet daunting milestone for many Australians. Whilst some save a deposit and finance their way to a successful purchase, other young and budding investors...
They Breached Our Contract – What Do I Do?
Written by: Eloise Turnbull If you've entered into an agreement with a party who breached the contract, you may be torn between enforcing the terms and letting them go. While the reasons behind the cancellation might be understandable, the...
Remember 7% Indexation to HECS Debt? You May Get a Refund for It
Written by: Dylan Murphy Were you affected by the huge indexation jump in student HECS debts? Or did you pay off your student loan in 2023 or 2024? Good news— you may have a study loan refund on its way. On 26 November 2024, the government...
Murder vs Manslaughter in QLD – What’s the Difference?
Written by: Braden Milburn Murder and manslaughter are both offences that fall under the broad category of homicide. However, the legal distinction between these two offences determines both the charges and potential sentences of each...
Family Provision Claims in QLD: A Complete Guide
When someone close to you dies and leaves you out of their Will, you may be able to contest their Will with a family provision claim, legally referred to as a Family Provision Application (FPA). FPAs are commonly known as “contesting a Will”...
What is a Parenting Agreement? – Pros & Cons Explained
Written by: Taylor Wilson Coming to a parenting agreement with your ex-partner regarding the future arrangements for your children is an important part of any separation. Effective parenting agreements can provide stability for...
Infidelity & Divorce: What are Your Rights Under Family Law?
Written by: Rob Hollis and Taylor Wilson Infidelity is commonly blamed as the primary reason for the breakdown of a relationship. Contrary to popular belief, from a family law perspective, infidelity plays no legal role in divorce or...
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