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...]
Doyle’s Guide 2017: Welden & Coluccio Lawyers Reach New Heights
At Welden & Coluccio Lawyers we absolutely love what we do. In fact, the passion that we have for Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation is the real secret to our success. Perhaps somewhat of an industry secret, Doyle’s Guide, is an annual publication that celebrates the best lawyers, barristers and law firms in the business. Within each area of law, and for each State, rankings … [Read more...]
Kids & Education Post-Separation
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...]
Will Kits Strike Again!
Believe me when I say that I have a love, hate relationship with Will kits. I love them because, no matter how many I see, there are ALWAYS problems with them. Issues arise not necessarily through the blank document (or template) itself, but by the way people complete them (or sometimes don’t complete them). And in my world, problems equal profits. However, at the same time my feelings … [Read more...]
Relationships Register – It’s good….but…
The Relationships Register Act 2016 and the register itself, recently came into effect this week (August 2017). A press release from the Premier’s Department heavily emphasised the ability for same sex couples to now register their relationship (like a marriage). Of course, the register can be used by anyone in a relationship, gay or straight. However, and this is where I am critical of the … [Read more...]
Death & Debt: Who Pays?
Wealth. Perhaps it’s best to enjoy it now; because you certainly won’t be taking it with you to the hereafter. It is a sobering thought, and one made a little less depressing, by the reality that you won’t be able to take your debt with you either. While we don’t physically take our debts with us to the grave, in many situations these debts, contrary to widespread belief, do not necessarily … [Read more...]
Telstra Business Awards 2017
For the second year running, we are pleased to announce our involvement 2017 Telstra Business Awards. As one of six finalists in the category “Micro Business”, we are humbled to be vying for this honour with other small businesses, each demonstrating the very best that Adelaide has to offer in terms of entrepreneurial innovation. We look forward to the announcement of the winners of these … [Read more...]
Separated Families: Special Occasions
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...]
Fighting Families: Why People Contest Estates?
While blood may be thicker than water, this is not always enough when it comes to preventing families from bickering over the estate of a loved one. While it doesn’t happen all the time, it does happen and, and it would seem that having a Will in place, does not necessarily make this less likely to occur. Typically, the larger the estate, the more likely it is for disputes to arise between the … [Read more...]
Elder Financial Abuse: A Growing Concern
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...]
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