Can a former spouse or de facto partner contest your Will after you die?
In NSW the answer is yes – BUT only if the former spouse can overcome some significant hurdles. Section…
View MoreWhat are my legal rights in a breakdown of a de facto relationship?
In Australia, if you are in a de facto relationship, you generally have the same rights as a married…
View MoreElectronic Conveyancing – What is it and how does it work?
The term “electronic conveyancing” can be a little confusing as it infers that the whole process of preparing, negotiating,…
View MoreBursary Winner
Susan Graham from St Paul’s Grammar School is the winner of this year’s Bateman Battersby Law Bursary. Susan completed…
View MoreGiving or receiving a gift card – new rules protect NSW consumers!
When it comes to buying Christmas or birthday presents, Gift Cards can be an easy and convenient answer, especially…
View MoreLooking to renovate – what actually needs Councils approval?
This question is often one of the first that comes to mind when you’re considering undertaking home renovations or…
View MoreWho will take care of my children if I die?
This is an important question that most parents ask themselves. Many people mistakenly believe that when they die their…
View MoreWho to choose as your Enduring Guardian?
When people think about the future they generally take it for granted that they will be able to make…
View MoreNew Strata Building Bonds to Protect Purchasers of High Rise Strata Units
Developers in NSW are now required to lodge a building bond of 2% of a building’s contract price with…
View MoreAll you need to know about Child Support
Principles established under the Family Law Act dictate that both the parents of a child should be financially responsible…
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