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Maximise your Legacy: How a Testamentary Trust Will Can Secure your Family’s Future
Discover how to safeguard your family’s future and maximise your legacy with this latest blog article from Alan Cumming, Director of CLO Lawyers Toowoomba.
Domestic Violence and Family Law Property Matters
Did you know that domestic violence can impact property settlements in family law cases? CLO Lawyers’ Director, Murray Crawford, provides insight into a recent family law decision.
The Implications of Using Artificial Intelligence in Family Law Property Settlements
In our rapidly evolving tech landscape, AI’s progress now has the potential to extend to family law property settlements under the Family Law Act 1975… But what are the pros and cons?
Paid Domestic Violence Leave: What You Need to Know
As of February 2023, victims and survivors of domestic and family violence are now entitled to 10 days of paid leave each year from their employers.
What Happens When Someone Dies Without A Will In Queensland
Here are five essential things you need to know when someone dies without a will in Queensland from CLO Director Alan Cumming.
Don’t Let Divorce Totally Destroy Your Wealth
CLO Lawyers Director Murray Crawford recently sat down with The Financial Bloke, Ben Law, to talk about relationship breakdown and its impact on family wealth.
Spyware, Surveillance Technology and the Family Court
Director of CLO Lawyers Toowoomba, Murray Crawford, recounts matters handled by the firm where estranged spouses have allegedly installed spyware onto mobile phones without the knowledge or consent of the phone user.
Busting a Property Settlement Myth: Losing Half the Day you are Hitched
A commonly held fear is that becoming involved with someone results in that party becoming entitled to half of the assets brought into the relationship by the other, upon a later split. Fortunately, there is no blanket approach imposing a 50/50 split.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements in Australia – Insist at your Peril
The portrayal in some U.S. based legal television series, of a pre-nuptial agreement protecting the family fortune of the wealthy intended-spouse from the clutches of the poor one, is simplistic at best.
FIFO Workers: Is There a De Facto Relationship?
In this article we look at the circumstances in which a relationship between two people who aren’t married but live in the same residence, part or all of the time, could be considered to be a de facto relationship under Australian family law.
The Treatment of Post Separation Assets
A common question in property settlement matters is whether property acquired or improved by one party following separation is available for division between both the parties.
Financial Disclosure in Property Settlement Agreements
Although it is tedious, failing to disclose a piece of relevant and material financial information could be fatal to the settlement, especially when there is a small property pool.
Family Disputes – Relocating Parents
As lawyers, we have often had to caution clients wanting to relocate the children to another geographical area, about the prospect that the other parent could obtain a “relocation order” requiring them to come back again.
Family Disputes – Parenting Responsibilities
In 2009, changes to the Family Law Act replaced the concept of ‘custody’ with ‘parenting’, to better reflect the emphasis on court orders being in the best interests of the children and not the parents.
Challenging a Will
Increasing numbers of Australians are challenging wills in Court with a significant degree of success. A will can be legally contested for a number of reasons.
Resolution of Family Disputes
CLO Lawyers is a family dispute law firm – our family lawyers help people affected by separation or divorce to sort out family disputes.
Family Law and Property Settlement
Negotiating and finalising property settlement arrangements can be complex and emotionally draining. While the majority of couples resolve things satisfactory and move on with their lives, it does take time.
Child Support – Facts and FAQs
Child support payments are calculated according to an administrative formula that uses a shared income approach and is based on research into the cost of raising children in Australia.
Divorce – Facts and FAQs
CLO Lawyers is a divorce law firm that understands the painful and distressing responses that you may experience as a result of a relationship breakdown. We provide support and guidance to help you navigate the legal issues arising from your separation and help with information about support services you can access.
Property Settlement – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Can your ex-partner make a financial claim against the assets you divided informally after separation? If your settlement was not finalised in accordance with family law requirements, a second bite of the cherry is possible. And that inheritance or Oz Lotto win received after separation is up for grabs!
Making a Will – Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today
It makes sense to plan ahead because the future is unknown. This is particularly important when considering what you want to happen beyond the end of your life.
