So you have found the perfect property and you are presented with the contract to purchase it. What should you do next? The best next step would be to speak with your solicitor so you can go through the contract together. This appointment can be made in person or online …
Writing your own Will might seem like a cheaper option now; however it can cause problems and end up far more costly for your estate down the track. For most estate planning matters, we can offer fixed pricing from start to finish. We keep our fees as low as possible …
Property Squatters: Who are they? What rights do they have? How to get them off property? Who are they? A squatter is a person who resides in a property without the consent of the landlord/registered owner of that land. The difference between property squatters and a tenant is the absence …
Can step children and grand children contest a Will? People are often concerned about family members making a claim against their estate if they do not leave something to them under their Will. In Queensland, the Succession Act 1981 allows eligible people to make a claim against the deceased’s estate …
A procedural guide on how to apply for divorce. It is important to note the difference between the various applications that can be made in family law. A common statement family lawyers hear is, “I want a divorce”. While that sentence’s meaning might be clear to a layperson, this can …
When you buy or sell property, in an ideal situation, everything goes to plan, and settlement happens on the agreed date. Unfortunately, the process can sometimes cause obstacles to arise and a delay to occur, despite both parties having already signed off on the Contract and the due diligence checks …
Here is everything you need to know about Property Squatters and what rights do they have? It’s hard to believe that someone can legally live on your property without your express permission. However, under the old doctrine of adverse possession, a person who occupies an uninhabited building or unused land …
The Queensland Government has recently altered the First Home Owners’ Grant (FHOG) in order to stimulate Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery and ease first home buyers access to the market. If you meet all the eligibility requirements listed below, you may receive $15,000 to buy or build your new home. This grant’s availability extends to houses, units, townhouses, off the plan …
There are important time limits in Family Law matters that are crucial, and parties need to be aware of and not lose sight of once they separate. Divorce If parties are married, they must wait for a period of 12 months from the date of separation before they can apply to the Court for …
There are many alternatives to resolving family law property settlement disputes, commonly referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution. These include mediation, conciliation, and arbitration. Mediation is the most common ADR method that parties to a family law property matter elect to participate in to try and settle the dispute. The …