The following is an extract from a Law Institute of Victoria article about the changes as they were coming into effect: 28 Jan 2015 New laws limiting the ability to make a claim on a will came into effect this month, prompting a call from the Law Institute of Victoria for people to ensure their wills …
Family Law

Redraw facilities benefits A home loan with redraw facilities is a popular choice for many home buyers. It allows you to make extra repayments and gives you the option of withdrawing those extra repayments at a later date if you need the funds. Usually redraw facilities are only available with variable interest rate loans, as …

A binding financial agreement or prenup as the casual term, is an written agreement between two parties setting out the assets, liabilities, property and other financial information of how it will be divided should there be a relationship breakdown. Binding financial agreements can be made before, during or after a marriage or de-facto relationship. Lets …

Can a family violence intervention order be appealed? If an Intervention Order was made against you (or you wanted one made against the other party but were not successful) you can appeal that Magistrates Court decision but you need to ensure that this is done within 30 days of the Intervention Order or dismissal of …

Some tips on Court Etiquette and what to do whether or not you have a lawyer….. Arrive on time. Do not be late to court. It is disrespectful to the court and will cause the matter to be delayed unnecessarily, wasting valuable time and resources. Make sure you arrive before and not atthe time the …

Family Law Orders can counteract Fake Transactions Under Section 106B of the Family Law Act, the Family Law Courts have power to set aside, cancel (or restrain) the making of a transaction by a party to proceedings, which is made or proposed to be made to defeat the interest of their spouse/other party in those family law proceedings. …