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What Factors Does a Court Consider in a Contested Estate?
There’s probably truth to the statement that no one plans on contesting a Will or Estate unless they have to. Unfortunately, when you do have to contest a Will that your loved one left behind, your emotions may range from disbelief to sadness. An
How to Stop Your Estranged Child from Challenging Your Will
Almost everyone knows a family with an estranged child whose family has not seen or heard from them in the past few years. What would you do in a situation where your estranged child suddenly rocked up to the family Christmas party, uninvited, asking
Who keeps our pet after separation?
Pets are considered a man’s best friend who will stay with you through thick and thin. What happens then when the law attempts to break you apart? In cases where you’ve purchased or adopted a pet with your partner and separated at a later date, it’s
Using Binding Financial Agreements to Protect Your Assets
No one marries with the intention of getting a divorce. However, it’s an unfortunate reality that separations do happen, and it’s important to remain financially protected during such difficult times. This can be achieved by signing a document known in
How to change your child’s last name
There are various reasons why a parent may wish to change their child’s surname, such as to symbolise the parent’s equal role in the child’s upbringing, strengthen the child’s relationship with both parents, or to allow an adopted child to take on
Can I Secretly Record My Ex for My Family Law Matter?
While settling a messy divorce, it may be tempting to hide your phone in your back pocket and secretly record a private conversation with your ex to use against them in court during your family law proceedings. Despite the appeal, it is important to recognise