The sleeping tiger of de facto relationship law
The number of divorces in Australia has risen in recent years – according to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, the total number of [...]
How A Divorce Works With Children
Ending a relationship and legally divorcing can be a traumatic experience for a couple, but when children are involved it becomes even more emotional [...]
What are the legal requirements for a funeral?
The death of a loved one is always a difficult and emotional time, and dealing with the organisational responsibilities that come with it can [...]
Can superannuation be left in a Will?
A number of people wonder if they can leave superannuation to someone in your will. The short answer to this question is no. This can [...]
Who inherits a property if there’s no will?
The majority of people realise that it’s important to make a Will, but with our busy lives it’s often not a priority and is [...]
When does your financial obligation to your children cease as a parent?
Kids that don’t leave home In the United States, children who don’t move out of home after attaining adulthood are called “boomerangs”. Italy calls [...]
Do you know what will happen to your estate when you die?
Many people want to ensure that their estate goes to the right people when they die, so they make a Will to ensure that [...]
Are assets always split 50/50 in a divorce?
The breakdown of a marriage is often a difficult and emotional time, but you need to understand how divorce settlements operate and what you may [...]
Caveats can be a pathway to financial settlements
Caveats should be considered where title only in the name of one spouse The question of who gets a home when a couple separates can [...]
Tomorrow’s lawyers embrace their future life
Practical experience gained at Parke Lawyers Meet the future faces of the Australian legal profession, who this month are engaging in practical work activities [...]