Queensland Border: Opening 10 July 2020

Great news for Queenslanders. Queensland borders will reopen on 10 July 2020 to all states and territories, EXCLUDING Victoria. If you wish to cross the border you will be required to sign a border declaration form stating you have not travelled to Victoria. Are you,...

Family Law Mediation: An Overview

Many people worry that mediation is going to be a talk fest and a waste of money and would prefer to head straight to court. However, mediation, when done well, can be a very powerful way to resolve complex conflicts even where parties are unable to agree on anything...

Family Law Arbitration: The Benefits

Family law arbitration is a process where an independent arbitrator is appointed to decide a matrimonial or de facto property dispute. Parties present their arguments and evidence to the arbitrator who makes a final determination to resolve the dispute. It is often a...

Signing Your Will In The COVID-19 Environment

Over the last few weeks many of our estate planning clients have expressed concern about the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 if they have to leave their houses to sign their wills. Section 10 of the Succession Act 1981 (“the Act”) requires a will to be executed in...