The short answer is “sometimes”, provided that it is in the child’s best interests for the name change. It is important to understand that a parent’s wishes are irrelevant when determining what is in the best interests of a child.
From the age of 18, having a will should be considered a serious priority for everyone. A will is a crucial document not only for its owner, but for all of that person’s family and friends.
“Insolvency” is a term often seen in the headlines recently with the collapse of a number of high profile local companies such as JM Kelly Builders Pty Ltd and Metro Builders, and publicly listed company RCR Tomlinson Ltd and its subsidiaries.
Separation from your spouse or partner whom you have been financially dependent upon can be daunting. It may be particularly worrying if you’ve been absent from the workforce for a while and are unsure whether you will be able to obtain employment.
The increase of renewable energy projects across Australia raises a number of important legal considerations for landowners who are considering allowing wind or solar ‘farm’ to operate on their properties.
An unfortunate but sometimes inevitable consequence of preparing your Will is that your loved ones start squabbling over who gets what once you die. But apart from family, many people also prefer to leave some or…
Legislation came into force recently that will affect the way we do business.
The Unfair Contracts legislation will potentially affect many of the “Standard Form” contracts we enter into.
Marriage is a huge commitment in life. One of the ways that many couples choose to demonstrate this commitment is by taking the last name of their partner. But in the unfortunate event of a divorce…
Separation or divorce is an unfortunate but common reality for many people. While we commonly assist people with queries about parenting arrangements (formerly known as “child custody” and “visitation”)…
For years, legal and financial professionals have stressed the importance of proper estate planning. We’re told that creating a will and taking all of the associated steps is the best way to…
When it comes to family law in Australia, don’t believe everything you hear or read. It is common place for facts to be misconstrued, either because of misunderstandings or highly emotive reporting of only one side of the story.
If you’re like most business owners, it’s likely that the sale of your business is going to go towards your retirement fund, yet, unfortunately, most owners are under-prepared…
Earlier this week the Federal Government announced that it would not proceed with any compulsory acquisitions of rural properties for its extension of the Shoalwater Bay Army Training Area….
Wills often include provision for beneficiaries to receive their distribution from the estate via a “Testamentary Trust”.
Under the Family Law Act (“the Act”), children have the right to know, be cared for by and spend regular time with both parents.
The Court has the power to make a separate order for the maintenance of one of the parties (“spouse maintenance”). The maintenance is either paid on a periodic basis or calculated…
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