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When is Family Violence considered in a Matrimonial Property Settlement?
What is family violence and how could this affect our property settlement? Following separation, a property settlement occurs between parties to divide financial assets and liabilities. In most cases, marital conduct of either party is not considered to be relevant...
Intellectual Property: Trademarks, copyright, patents and registered designs
Intellectual property law covers a number of different rights. Whether you are in art, science, industry, business or a combination thereof, it is important to understand the different types of intellectual property protection available. The following outlines the...
My Spouse Cheated on me: I want more of the property settlement and more care of our children
A common comment made to family lawyers is that one party cheated on the other. There is often a presumption that the aggrieved party will then get more of the asset pool or gain more care of the children of the relationship. This is not the case. Family Law in...
Book your appointment in Robe now
Following our recent announcement that we will now be consulting from Robe, we have some exciting updates! From our next visit we will be located out of 3/11 Victoria Street, with the Advantage Business Group. You can currently book appointments for the following...
Rodney Luker appointed as STEP Worldwide Council Member
Rodney Luker, of Hume Taylor & Co Lawyers, Adelaide, has been appointed as a STEP Worldwide council member. STEP, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, is the worldwide professional association advising families across generations. The Australasian...
What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?
An Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) is a lawyer appointed by the Court to represent a child in parenting cases. The Court can appoint an ICL on its own initiative or as a result of an application to appoint an ICL by the child or any other person/organisation...
Online Probate Registry
Probate is the official proving of a Will and registering it in the Supreme Court of South Australia as the last valid will of the deceased person. While executor(s) can apply for Probate directly, it is normally completed by a lawyer on their behalf, due to the...
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