Accredited family law specialist Alan Wright has joined Gillard Family Lawyers as in-house special counsel, bolstering the firm’s expertise and laying the platform for future expansion. Alan has practised for over 30 years at some of Newcastle’s biggest law firms and brings a wealth of experience in complex family law matters. He is also an…
Gillard Family Lawyers solicitor Luke Shearston has passed his Specialist Accreditation in Family Law, becoming the third solicitor at the firm to achieve this prestigious ranking. Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer to peer assessment process overseen by the Law Society of NSW enabling legal practitioners to be recognised for their expertise. “Specialist Accreditation is…
Most lawyers and conveyancers will charge a professional fee for work being completed during the conveyancing process. In addition to the professional fee, you are responsible for paying for the conveyancing property searches. The most common question asked is ‘why do I need conveyancing searches?’ Conveyancing searches provide you with up to date information of…
Being separated is difficult for both parents and children. Understanding the basic principals and terminology in the Family Law Act is a good starting point when faced with separation. 1. Parental Responsibility – Until a court makes an order otherwise, both parents have equal shared parental responsibility. 2. Best Interest of the Child – Section 60CC of…
Life is unpredictable, which is why you should not put off making preparations for any eventuality. Although it may be difficult to think about, those preparations include making out a will so you can be sure your assets are distributed the way you want them to be. Let’s take a look at what happens if you…
When our pets begin to age, we usually start thinking about what will happen when they pass, and how we will cope with such a loss. However, have you ever thought about what would happen to your pet if you were to pass unexpectedly? Your passing would be difficult for your pet, and you should…
One of the most difficult conversations you will ever have with your child is that of telling him about your separation and divorce. Having this delicate conversation requires thoughtful, planned preparation and seeking advice from the experts. So now that you and your spouse have made this painful decision, how to tell your children you…
