Month: August 2018

No one enters a marriage thinking it’s going to end in divorce one day, but unfortunately, marriages do break down and people go their separate ways. In fact, statistics show that around 30% of all Australian marriages culminate in divorce. Without going into a committed relationship with a negative mindset or doom and gloom attitude, it’s wise to be prepared in case the romance doesn’t pan out. Those who are entering into a marriage or long-term relationship and already have...

Electronic Signatures in Australia In today’s society, most documents used in day-to-day business can now be filled out and signed electronically. The Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001 (ETA) is the legislation that governs the permitted use of electronic signatures. Although the ETA does not include a comprehensive definition of what constitutes an ‘electronic signature, this term usually encompasses images displaying the person's signature, typed name, or some other form of identification. The courts have previously held that a name, either...

Do it for the kids. Separation and divorce are tough on everybody involved, and it can be even harder on children. While adults are often struggling to understand what went wrong, the kids often have no idea why their beloved parents are separating and no longer want to live together. Here we’ll look at a few tips to try and help your children through the process. Try and Maintain a Civil Relationship Some relationships end on mutual terms, and some...