As 2016 draws to a close we wish to thank our loyal clients, referrers and professional colleagues for their continued support this year. We wish to announce that both our Prospect and Flinders Park offices will be closed from Thursday 22nd December and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January. However, as always, a closed office does not mean that we are not available. Should you require urgent … [Read more...]
Delaying Property Settlement: Understanding the Risks
So you’ve been separated for a while and you haven’t yet managed to get around to sorting out the property settlement. Life gets busy. You might be operating in a ‘state of denial’ and emotionally unprepared to deal with it. Sometimes reluctance simply stems from the reality that things are so complicated that you ‘just know’ that you will need to pay a lawyer to sort it all out. Whatever your … [Read more...]
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers: 2016 in Review
We thought that 2015 was a big one but 2016 seems to have hit that one right out of the park! With so many highlights it is always a tricky to know where is the right place to start. Of course the real strength at the heart of our business is people. We launched ourselves into 2016 with the appointment of Joanna Diamantopoulos. While our key focus will always be Estate Law, it became … [Read more...]
Drink Driving: Taking the ‘Silly’ Out of the Silly Season
With the Christmas festivities in full swing and everyone heading off to functions it is probably timely for me to address the issue of driving under the influence and the Law. At Welden & Coluccio Lawyers we enjoy a nice drop of whiskey. That said; we are strong advocates for ‘all things being enjoyed in moderation’. Without sounding too preachy, over-indulgence leads to a host of … [Read more...]
Court Orders in Family Law: A System that Favours the Mother?
I’m miserable and have been for a long time now. My wife and I have, for the past 12 months, lived more like housemates than spouses only speaking when necessary (mostly with regards to the three children we share). The marriage is over. I know that I should move on but the thought of hardly ever seeing our children is the only thing stopping me. The current legal system is one which mostly … [Read more...]
Buying a Home: How a Lawyer Can Help You Secure Your Great Australian Dream
As a lawyer, there is nothing better than helping someone realise their dreams. Recently a couple came to me seeking some advice. They had found their ‘forever’ home in the north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide and wanted to do everything they could to secure it. Problem was they were nervous buyers and the house was to be sold at an auction. You see, in this part of Adelaide, auctions are far … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Series: Part 2 “Understanding the Difference Between Estate Assets and Non-Estate Assets”
What is an estate asset? An estate asset is one held in your own personal name. Examples of these include real property held in your personal name or an interest as tenant in common, bank accounts in your sole name, vehicles and shares that are also held in your personal name. What is a non-estate asset? A non-estate asset can’t be dealt with in accordance to your Will. Non-estate … [Read more...]
Furniture Valuations, the Property Settlement and Family Law
I left my husband 2 months ago without a single stick of furniture and just one suitcase of clothes. I am happy for my ex to keep the house and all the furniture and contents. I want to start afresh, with new stuff, without any reminders of my miserable marriage and old life. I have receipts for most of the furniture so it should be easy for him to pay me half of what we originally paid and I … [Read more...]
Buying a Home: Your Right to Cool-off
So you have signed the contract for your dream home. Pretty exciting stuff. Following this, prior to the contract moving forward towards settlement, you, the purchaser has the opportunity to ‘cool-off’. In a nutshell the ‘cooling-off’ period is a legislated requirement that enables the purchaser to undertake building or other inspections as well as providing some time to think rationally about … [Read more...]
Commercial Leases Part 2: Top 10 Things You Must Know Before Signing
In the first part in this series I explored many aspects related to the actual lease and accompanying documents. In this part I wish to explore other elements of Commercial Leases that need to be considered, and potentially investigated closely, before you sign. If Required Apply for a Liquor Licence If you intend to operate a business that will require a liquor license then you must … [Read more...]
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