In this post we will look at the issues involved in applying for a passport for a child in situations where the parents have separated, for single parents and for…
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There can be few more difficult situations than when a relationship breaks down and the parties decide to live in different countries, particularly where there are children involved. Due to…
Under Australia’s Family Law Act 1975, deciding parenting issues, including where the children will live, are governed by the paramount principle of the ‘best interests’ of the child. Primary considerations…
There are a number of reasons why the validity of a person’s Will may be challenged. Some of the most common reasons include: the person making the Will (called a “testator”)…
Many people have the ability to make their own Will and are able to make their own informed decisions about who they would like to gift their assets to upon…
The summer of 2021-2022 has seen much of the east coast of Australia subjected to severe flooding due to extreme downpours, with many places setting new monthly records for rainfall….
The concept of interdependency was introduced into the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 in 2005 as a way to recognise, and allow for the payment of a deceased person’s superannuation…
Appointing an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) is becoming a more important and significant step for a person as the median age of Australia’s population rises and people live longer….
Deciding on living arrangements for elderly people is a question nearly all Australian families eventually have to face. Australians are living longer than ever before and at some stage, maintaining…
Handheld devices that allow all of us to record good quality video and audio have revolutionised many areas of life, including the law. These days many people involved in Family…
A person who claims to have an interest in a property can lodge a Caveat to protect their interest and prevent a registered owner from disposing or otherwise dealing with…
One of the most difficult considerations for parents who have a disabled child is how that child will be cared for once the parents pass. This consideration makes estate planning…
Who can make a claim on a deceased person’s estate? Delaney & Delaney’s Estate Litigation Lawyer Kristy Schaeffer answers this question and more in this podcast.
In this podcast, Delaney & Delaney’s Senior Associate Julia Marler discusses what unfair dismissal is and what employers need to understand about this claim.
Queensland’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (“VAD”) Bill is under review by a parliamentary committee at the time of writing this post. If the VAD Bill is passed into law it would…
A report released on 12 March 2021 raises a number of serious issues and concerns regarding the fees, charges and practices of The Public Trustee. The Public Trustee is a…
A number of important changes came into effect on 30 November 2020 in relation to making an Enduring Power of Attorney (‘EPOA’), as part of reforms to Queensland’s guardianship laws….
When a married or de-facto couple separates, there are many difficult issues to work out before they can move on with their respective lives. In situations where one partner was…
Having a valid Will is a fundamental part of your Estate Plan. Before you consider the terms of your Will, it is important to understand: what assets you own or…
The way that a doctor responds to a complaint about his or her practice can have very significant consequences in terms of career, mental wellbeing and general enjoyment of life….