If you believe a will or an estate in New South Wales is unfair, is wrong or is suspect, do be sure read our latest FAQ on the subject of the Family Provisions Act. James Barkell can assist you as…
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James Barkell brings Succession Act experience
Landmark cases continue to have impact
Some of the landmark cases in which John R Quinn has acted continue to have an impact on the law. Cases such as Gronow v Gronow and Kowaliw v Kowaliw continue to be cited as precedents, have been set in the curriculum…
James Barkell joins us
We are glad to welcome James Barkell to the practice. He brings considerable experience, particularly in the areas of property settlements and wills. Read more about James here
John R Quinn quoted in the AFR magazine
John has been consulted for his expert experience in the AFR Magazine article “Spoils of War” on the subject of pre-nuptial agreements. Admitting that he has “seen it all” he provides an example of one of the ways in which…
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‘Lives are being destroyed’ – legal assistance funding needs urgent review, huge budget boost
The dire state of legal assistance funding in Australia has been highlighted as a matter of critical importance in the Law Council of Australia’s 2019-20 Pre-Budget Submission, with a boost of at least $310 million a year required to address critical…
Violence in families on the increase
Key members of Hedland’s Aboriginal communities came together last week to observe the Ochre Ribbon Campaign, hosted by founders the Aboriginal Family Law Service. The Ochre Ribbon Campaign was started in 2014 by the AFLS after witnessing the need for…
Coalition pledges an extra $328m to counter domestic violence
The Coalition has pledged an extra $328m over three years to fight domestic violence, with frontline services, safe places and prevention strategies to receive the biggest grants. The commitment is contained in the fourth action plan, released on Tuesday, the…
Judge Salvatore Vasta snipes at Family Court’s ‘new-found work ethic’
Federal Circuit Court judge Salvatore Vasta has taken aim at the Family Court’s work ethic and the timing of five appeal judgments that led to speculation he could be “the worst judge in Australia”. In a memo sent to Federal…
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