I Received an Inheritance Just After We Separated, Will My Ex Get a Share of The Money?

by Adelaide Legal | Jun 5, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice

This is always a bit of a tricky question, because it varies depending on each individual matter and your personal circumstances. The timing of the inheritance plays a big part in this. For example, an inheritance received late in the relationship or after separation,...

Making an Application for Probate

by Adelaide Legal | Apr 20, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice

If someone close to you has passed away and they have left a Will, you will need to make an application for probate. Probate is recognition that the Will is legally valid and this is something you need to do before you can administer the estate. The first step is...

If My Marriage Certificate Was Issued in Another Country Can I Still Get Divorced in Australia?

by Adelaide Legal | Apr 6, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice

If you were married overseas it is possible to apply for a divorce in Australia if either you or your spouse: Regard Australia as home and expect to live indefinitely in Australia; Are an Australian citizen by birth or descent; Have lived in Australia for 12 months...

My Ex and I Agree on What Each of Us Will Keep, Do We Really Need to Get Lawyers Involved?

by Adelaide Legal | Mar 23, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice

That’s great news that you have agreed on your property settlement! You will avoid the delays (and expense) of negotiations and the litigations through Court, plus you have an outcome that will work for you. However, this is not the end of the process. You still need...

You Should Be Protecting Your Finances – Here’s How to Do It

by Adelaide Legal | Mar 9, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice

Ever heard of a Power of Attorney (POA)? Basically it’s a document that gives a person of your choice (the ‘attorney’) the power and responsibility to act on your behalf in regards to your financial affairs. There are two types of POAs to choose from. The first is a...

Advance Care Directives and What You Need to Know About Them

by Adelaide Legal | Feb 27, 2017 | Adelaide Law, Family Law Advice

An Advance Care Directive (ACD) includes an Enduring Power of Guardianship, a Medical Power of Attorney and an Anticipatory Direction, all in the one document. Don’t worry if you don’t know what any of those are either, that’s what we’re here for. Basically an...