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A Guide to Estate Planning For Blended Families

March 3, 2021 By Natalie Rossi

You might have heard of the term ‘blended family’ in the past few years. As we start to experience longer life spans in our society with more acceptance towards divorce, and openness to multiple relationships over the course of our lives, our families become a little more complex than the once-popular nuclear family model.   Blended families don’t have a prerequisite, they are created … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wills & Estate Planning, Family Law, General Legal Tagged With: Blended Families, estate planning after divorce

Proposed SA Law to Allow Adoption of Over 18’s

January 2, 2018 By Greg Welden

Proposed changes to the South Australian Adoption Act 1988 will enable over 18’s the opportunity to be adopted.  This change, evolving from a series of recommendations put forward by independent reviewer Associate Professor Lorna Hallahan, is just one that relates to a range of changes to the Adoption Act that will also enable same-sex couples and extend the rights of single people to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News @ W & C Lawyers, Family Law, General Legal Tagged With: Adult Adoption, Adoption Act, Adoption South Australia, Step-Parent Adoption, Foster Parents Adoption, Adoption and Estate Planning

Kids & Education Post-Separation

August 14, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

My ex and I have very different ideas about how we want our children educated.  Even when we were together we couldn’t agree and it was one of the reasons why our marriage ended.  With our eldest child starting school next year we need to make some important decisions.  I really want both our children to attend the small Catholic school around the corner, but my ex was always adamant that the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Family Law Adelaide, Choosing a school for children after divorce, Choosing a school for children after separation, We can't agree on a school for our child

Separated Families: Special Occasions

June 27, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

When you separate, there are so many things to consider.  Obviously if children are involved the primary focus is making sure that they feel loved by both parents. Initially, your immediate considerations revolve around their living arrangements.  Will they live with mum, dad or a combination of both?  Will they continue to live in the house that they know, or will circumstances necessitate a move … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Family Law, Christmas and split family, Birthdays and the split family, special occasions and divorce

Elder Financial Abuse: A Growing Concern

June 20, 2017 By Jason Coluccio

There is growing talk about younger generations moving into adulthood with a sense of entitlement.  While this condition is often spoken of in relation to Gen Y’s; a sense of being entitled to things in the ‘now’ and without having worked for them is an affliction to which no generation is immune.  Of course, while it is one thing to expect to have material things handed to you on a silver … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Wills & Estate Information, Family Law, General Legal Tagged With: Elder abuse, I want my inheritance early, Elder Abuse Adelaide, Entitled Generation

Appreciating the Role of Professional Counselling in Family Law Proceedings

March 21, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

There are times in my job that I feel more like a relationship counsellor than a Lawyer. Family Law is one where these roles work hand in hand.  It is to be expected.  I work closely with people as they struggle through the life challenges that separation and divorce bring.  I aim to make the transition for my clients, their children and at times extended families, as stress free as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Divorce Adelaide, Separation Adelaide, Family Law Adelaide, Family Law and Counselling

Who Gets the Fur Baby? Pets & Separation

February 24, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

In 2016 there were 24 million pets in Australia.  In fact, last year 62% of Aussie households had at least one pet.  One only needs to undertake a quick google search to realise that doggie and feline hotels, day care facilities and designer pet accessories are big business.  Certainly, the booming pet care industry reflects a significant change in attitudes towards our furry friends.    Indeed, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Divorce Adelaide, #FamilyLawAdelaide, #SeparationAdelaide, Pets and Separation, Pets and Divorce

Estate Planning After Separation and Divorce

February 18, 2017 By Jason Coluccio

I have been married for several years but have recently separated from my spouse. We have finalised a property settlement, but are yet to get around to being officially divorced.. I don’t have a Will, does this mean my former spouse will still have access to my estate when I die? The simple answer is yes. Whilst you may be separated, you are still legally married and have a legal ‘spouse’ in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Wills & Estate Information, Wills & Estate Planning, Family Law Tagged With: Divorce, Wills and Divorce, Wills Adelaide, Estate Planning Adelaide, Separation, Estate Planning and Divorce, Estate Planning and Separation, Wills and Separation, Divorce Adelaide, Family Law Adelaide, Wills After Divorce Adelaide

E-Filing for Divorce Applications

February 16, 2017 By Joanna Diamantopoulos

We live in a world in which we are increasingly electing to do certain things using online platforms such as grocery shopping and paying bills.  It is becoming a way of life; the new norm so to speak.   While it is fair to say that law has been slow in the uptake, some legal processes are now occurring in cyberspace. From 1st March 2017 an Application for Divorce will no longer be able to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law Tagged With: Joanna Diamantopoulos, Divorce Adelaide, online divorce, e-filing divorce applications, divorce proceedings, Family Lawyers Adelaide, Family Law Specialist Adelaide

Mum & Dad Banks Beware

February 8, 2017 By Greg Welden

Each morning I like to watch a few minutes of Sunrise.  At least I do, until I realise that the kids are no-where close to being ready for school (and the grumbling ensues).  At any rate, yesterday morning, I happened to catch a report about the rise of ‘Mum and Dad Banks’.  This is the term that has been coined to describe a situation when parents provide money or security to assist their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Law, Real Estate, General Legal Tagged With: Greg Welden, Mum and Dad Banks, Legal Advice Adelaide, Property Law Adelaide, Contracts Advice Adelaide, Family Pledges, Guarantee Contracts, Mortgage Guarantee Contract, Adelaide Lawyer

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