Parenting Orders
Parenting Orders are legally binding court orders that determine the rights and responsibilities of parents in relation to their children. These orders outline important aspects… Read More »Parenting Orders
Elizabeth Smith
Binding Financial Agreement vs Consent Orders
If you’re going through a separation or divorce, sorting out your financial affairs is often one of the biggest challenges. You want to make sure… Read More »Binding Financial Agreement vs Consent Orders
Powers to Search – When can the Police Search You If They Don’t Have a Warrant?
In certain situations, police have the right to conduct such a search, even if they don’t have a warrant to do so. If a police… Read More »Powers to Search – When can the Police Search You If They Don’t Have a Warrant?
What You Need to Know About Safe Night Precincts and Police Banning Notices
Safe Night Precincts (SNPs) were introduced as a Queensland Government initiative to address violence and anti-social behaviour associated with drinking culture. The reforms restricted trading… Read More »What You Need to Know About Safe Night Precincts and Police Banning Notices
Understanding Financial Disclosure
When dealing with a property settlement one of the first things your lawyer will ask you to do is compile your financial disclosure. So, what… Read More »Understanding Financial Disclosure
The Benefits of Mediation
The Benefits of Mediation When conflicts arise in a relationship breakdown, they can be timely, pricey, and stressful. Alternative Dispute Resolution processes such as mediation… Read More »The Benefits of Mediation
Binding Financial Agreement
What is a Binding Financial Agreement? A Binding Financial Agreement (a ‘BFA’ for short), is a legal document that outlines the financial arrangements between two… Read More »Binding Financial Agreement
Consent Orders
What Are Consent Orders? Consent orders are an essential aspect of the legal landscape, particularly in family law matters. They provide a mutually agreed upon… Read More »Consent Orders
Understanding the Benefits of Creating an Enduring Power of Attorney
An enduring power of attorney (EPOA) is an important legal document that appoints another person or persons to make crucial life decisions for someone if… Read More »Understanding the Benefits of Creating an Enduring Power of Attorney
Drink Driving and Interlock Devices: When Am I Required to Install One?
Despite the introduction of random breath testing and multiple public safety campaigns, drink driving remains a scourge on Australian roads with around one in four… Read More »Drink Driving and Interlock Devices: When Am I Required to Install One?
Things to Know Prior to Separation
Going Through a Separation or Divorce? Going through a divorce or separation can be can a stressful and confusing time. You may find that everyone… Read More »Things to Know Prior to Separation
What is a Testamentary Trust & Why You May Need One?
In the context of estate planning, you may have heard of the term testamentary trust. In this podcast, PD Law Senior Associate, Elizabeth Smith, explains what testamentary trust is and the circumstances it is often used.
What You Need to Know About Parental Responsibility in Family Law Matters?
If you have recently separated or contemplating separation and there are children involved, then you’ve likely come across the term parental responsibility. In this podcast, PD Law Senior Associate and Family Lawyer, Elizabeth Smith, discusses what you need to know about parental responsibility in Australian Family Law.
How Do We Get to a Just and Equitable Division of Assets in a Family Law Property Settlement?
The break-up of a marriage or de facto relationship is naturally one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Apart from dealing with… Read More »How Do We Get to a Just and Equitable Division of Assets in a Family Law Property Settlement?