WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT OF A WILL?
Understanding Family Provision Claims in New South Wales A family provision claim in New South Wales (NSW) is a legal process that allows an individual to seek a share of a deceased person’s estate, even if they have been left out of the will or have not been adequately provided for. The purpose of this […]
10
Feb
CHRISTMAS …a few thoughts from a child living through separation and divorce.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Except it’s not…well at least for KIDS (Kids of Divorce and Separation). When Christmas comes around, for children from a divorced or separated family it is usually sugar coated with “You get double the amount of gifts” but let’s be honest here, yes, this may work for […]
17
Dec
CHANGING SURNAMES
The day I turned 15 I handed in the application to change my surname to include my mother’s maiden name. I had been thinking about changing my name for around a year and half and by the time I applied my mum had sole custody of me so I wasn’t required to get permission from […]
01
Jul
What you need to know about the new seatbelt cameras
It’s surprising that more than 10,000 people per year are fined for not wearing their seatbelt despite the high rates of motor vehicle crashes and incidents on NSW roads every day. The importance of wearing a seatbelt can be demonstrated through the multiple instances where a life has been tragically lost due to simply overlooking […]
01
Jul
Join Us for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 20 June 2024
We are excited to announce our participation in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on 20 June 2024! This annual event brings together business and community leaders to raise awareness and funds for homelessness. By spending one night sleeping rough, participants gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and make a tangible […]
17
Jun
HOLIDAYS
Hi parents, as the school holidays come to an end extra curricular sports, parent- teacher conferences, school assemblies, assignments, tutoring etc start back up again. For some parents(of divorce/separation) it might be their first year without a partner to navigate the school year, for others it could be the same routine as every year. All […]
11
Jun
ARGUMENTS
There are many different ways a child can perceive divorce. Some kids think it’s a blessing, some think it’s the end of their lives, some blame themselves, some think their parents hate eachother but no matter how they perceive it there is usually an underlying element of fear. I understand that going through a divorce […]
07
May
KIDS – Kids In Divorce & Separation
Hi, I am 16 years old and my parents have been separated for nearly 7 years and have been divorced for less than a year. I am not going to say that I know everything about separation/divorce or that all of you reading will be able to relate to my experience as a child of […]
26
Mar
Why do you need a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is document giving someone you trust, the ability to attend to (and complete) legal and financial transactions on your behalf when you cannot complete them yourself, whether that be due to incapacity, being absent, being incarcerated etc. The person giving this power is called the “principal,” and the person receiving it […]
04
Oct
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING PROPERTY TO RENT ON AIRBNB
It is important for purchasers to first find out about the property through the building & pest report before signing the contract. However, if you are planning to buy a property and use it for Airbnb purposes, then in addition to the building & pest report, you will need to make further enquiries to find […]