What's the Solicitor's role in Family law proceedings? The role of solicitors in Family Law proceedings may not be known to the parties before commencing the legal representation. In the case of Simic& Norton [2017] FamCA 1007, Justice Benjamin was critical of both parties’ solicitors, describing their actions as fuelling a negative culture of “bitter adversarial and highly aggressive litigation”. His Honour referenced correspondence that had been sent between the solicitors which did not reflect the appropriate professionalism expected of...
Is Drink Driving Only Applicable For Cars? Nope! If you are caught drink driving, there is a strong chance the vehicle will either be a car or motorcycle. These two categories of transport form approximately 98% of the current drink driving charge in Queensland. However, these are not the only forms of transport you are able to be caught drink driving. Do you know the laws? The Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld) provides an array of different...
How To Be an Executor of a Will or Will Administrator of an Estate? When a person creates a Last Will and Testament, they are required to appoint a will executor or Will Administrator who acts to administer the person's estate upon their death. Although many ask: How To Be an Executor of a Will or Will Administrator of an Estate? A will executor or Will Administrator is responsible for ensuring that all outstanding debts and taxes are paid to...