How to avoid the three year Family Court waiting list

We recently represented a client who wanted to fight for property as part of his recent separation up with his wife. We told our client the Family Court has a waiting list of up to three years, effectively putting his matter (and life) on hold and that there was a...

Why do lawyers have to witness certain documents and provide independent legal advice on them ?

We spend a lot of time witnessing documents and providing independent legal advice on behalf of clients and often get asked why such a process is required. Witnessing someone’s signature on a legal document such as a Guardianship document ensures that this document is...

New Revenge Porn laws passed in NSW

New South Wales has recently introduced laws aimed at criminalising the use of technology to stalk, harass and even threatening to stalk or harass using technology. Attorney General Mark Speakman stated these laws are “Aimed at shifting the power away from vengeful...

Who is entitled to see the will of a deceased person?

When a loved one passes away there are often many people who suddenly appear out of the woodwork wanting to see a copy of the will. We often come across clients who encounter long lost relatives and people they never knew existed turning up and demanding to see the...

Speakers’ Corner- 150 Years of Unusual People

Ever wanted to find out the meaning of life, discover how theology and physics are directly linked, or hear of Australia’s worst kept military secrets with the Unites States, all in the same afternoon? Head down to Speakers’ Corner at Sydney’s Domain of a Sunday...