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A “Springing” Power of Attorney

In the past a Power of Attorney whereby you appoint someone to...

Enduring Power of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you can...

DivorceMate and Interpreting the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

In my last blog I explained the origin of the Spousal Support...

Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance is a concept which attempts to “equalize”...

Keeping the Family Residence

When spouses decide to separate they need to consider how to...

Children, Custody, Access and Parental Alienation

The new Family Law Act has changed the words we use to describe...

Pensions and Pension Valuations

When spouses separate they need to determine how they can...

What Happens to the Family Residence on Separation

When spouses decide to separate often their largest asset is the...

Mediation

I have recently attended an advanced mediation training course in...

Setting Up Trusts for Minor Beneficiaries

A will that leaves part of an estate to a minor beneficiary often...

What Documents and Information Do I Need to Complete My Financial Statement

One of the first tasks that I ask of my clients after they have...

The Family Law Act and Personal Injury Awards

The Family Law Act, section 85 states that excluded property (i.e....

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