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How to change your parenting orders

8-December-2013 Family Law By Simone Green

  Are your Family Law Court orders no longer relevant? Do you wish to change them? With changing circumstances, orders that have been made by the Court may no longer be practical or be in the best interests of the affected children. So it is...

Congratulations to Simone Green!

1-December-2013 General By Mark Streeter

Streeterlaw is proud to announce that senior solicitor Simone Green (pictured) is now a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Congratulations Simone! As a firm we are committed to investing in the training and professional development...

How to claim on a family member’s will

1-November-2013 Estates By Mark Streeter

Has a family member recently passed away without leaving anything from their estate for you? If so, you may be entitled to make a family provision claim under the Succession Act. A family provision claim is an application for an order for provision to be...

Powers of Attorney Act changes

25-October-2013 Guardianship By Mark Streeter

In the unfortunate event that you lose the ability to manage your own financial affairs, it is common for a trusted relative, friend or solicitor to take over the management of your affairs. But it is important that you elect a Power of Attorney while...

Guardian can be removed by Courts

24-October-2013 Guardianship By Mark Streeter

    In a very interesting case before the Supreme Court of NSW on 13 September 2013, His Honour Justice White considered an application to “suspend” the decision-making powers of a Guardian appointed under a Deed of Enduring...

Legal roadblock to relocating with your children

10-September-2013 Family Law By Simone Green

    It is very difficult for a parent to move interstate or overseas with their children if their former spouse does not give permission. If the other parent opposes the move, the parent seeking to relocate will need to obtain an order from the...

Keep your tweets sweet

Commercial Disputes By Mark Streeter

Business owners should ensure they are aware of the risks associated with using social media and engaging with consumers or potential clients in this way before they start tweeting and posting online. In the eyes of the law, social media is...