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By Leanne Francis, Associate, Walsh Halligan Douglas
It is estimated that 2 to 3 children are taken illegally by a parent into and out of Australia every week.
Generally, a child will be ‘abducted’ if they have been removed from Australia or retained here without the consent of the other parent.
International abduction is governed by a United Nations Convention commonly known as...
by Steven Morris, Walsh Halligan Douglas
Suppliers of goods and services must pay attention to the changes that will soon be introduced by the new Australian Consumer Law (the ACL).
On 1 January 2011, the Trade Practices Act 1974 (the TPA) will be renamed the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (the Act) and the final parts of the On 1 March 2009, the Federal Government amendments relating to de facto relationships commenced. How does it affect you? These amendments bring de facto property settlements onto equal footing with matrimonial settlements. All matters are now covered by the Family Law Act 1975. This means sweeping changes to the manner in which de facto property settlements are litigated and resolved,... Sometimes parents can lose sight of the small occurrences that can lead to large rifts and irreversible harm when trying to exist in a separation involving children. If each party remembers the following simple rules then co-parenting effectively, post-separation will be maximised. DO… 1. Treat the other parent with respect By Leanne Francis, Associate, Walsh Halligan Douglas Binding Financial Agreements: What are they and should you have one? We are surrounded by media reports of high profile celebrities and their acrimonious separations. Would Greg Norman and Laura Andrassy have had a smoother transition to divorce if they had agreed on who got what when they married or would Heather Mills and Paul... By Leanne Francis, Associate, Walsh Halligan Douglas Relocation Can I Go or Must I Stay? Relocation is what the court calls the act by one parent to alter a child’s living arrangements which involves a significant geographical separation from the other parent. That is, allowing one parent to move a child some distance away from the other parent. It is considered one of... *5 Practical Tips to Surviving Separation 1. Never move out of the family home without all of your paperwork. Collect and photocopy the following: • birth and marriage certificates by Leanne Francis, Associate, Walsh Halligan Douglas When Is It Appropriate? More commonly, one or both separating parents of children are reaching agreements or asking the court to order a shared care arrangement. It is almost two years since the introduction of the amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 that provided a presumption of shared parental responsibility if in the child’s best... What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA)? An EPOA is a document that allows you to appoint persons (your Attorneys) to act on your behalf and make financial and personal/health decisions on your behalf if you lose your mental and/or physical capacity. You may choose when the power to make financial decisions begins. You can choose for the... A Will is a formal legal document that allows you to: • appoint an Executor to arrange your funeral, pay your debts, finalise your tax affairs and distribute your assets in accordance with the terms of your Will; • nominate beneficiaries to inherit your estate; and • leave directions regarding funeral arrangements and organ donation. The Will only takes effect once you have passed away. Why do I... Why I do need a Will and enduring power of attorney? If you do not have a Will, the questions of “who is entitled to administer my estate” and “who is going to share in my estate” will be answered by legal rules of intestacy set out in legislation – instead of in accordance with your own wishes. The legal rules give... Since 1954 we have been advising Queensland businesses and individuals in the core areas of the law. We continue to act for clients that have been with the firm for decades and we are proud to have been part of their growth, success and peace of mind. Clients come to us to deal with difficult legal matters, to protect their... Every person over the age of 18 years should have a current Will and Enduring Power of Attorney. ESTATE If you have a bank account, a car and/or a job and your employer is making superannuation contributions on your behalf, then you have assets and an estate. You may think that your superannuation benefits are minimal, but if you have...De Facto Regime
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