When you hear the phrase “family law” you might immediately start thinking about long legal battles, arguments, solicitors, barristers and court. This is inevitable given our family law system is…
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In this edition of “We Need to Talk,” Best Wilson Buckley Family Lawyer, Max Sutton talks with Estate Planning Lawyer, Jo Maloney about the relationship between family law and estate…
In this edition of “We Need to Talk,” Family Lawyer Max Sutton talks with Best Wilson Buckley, Director & Accredited Family Law Specialist, Kara Best on “what next” the following…
Going through a separation can be one of the most emotional and stressful times in your life. It can be difficult to accept that you and the person with whom…
As the New Year gets underway and we all enter it a little bleary eyed after the festive season, it might be time to tackle those issues that were left…
In my second year of university, I was fortunate enough to receive the “Best Wilson Buckley Family Law Scholarship” which provided me with $5,000 to put towards my studies, along…
After separating, you may be unsure as to what happens next, particularly if there are children involved and/or there is property, such as a house, cars, credit cards, and even…
Best Wilson Buckley Family Law, Solicitor Max Sutton discusses two key areas to meet the criteria when applying for a divorce. When considering an application for divorce there are two...
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In this video, Family Lawyer, Max Sutton discusses how you and your ex-partner can reach a resolution following separation.
I wasn’t always set on being a solicitor. To be honest, for quite some time I wanted to be a palaeontologist! That’s right – I wanted to dig up and…
Changing your name, whether it is your first name, surname, or even your whole name, is a deeply personal decision. You can do this by yourself once you reach the…
Sometimes during court proceedings regarding the parenting arrangements of a child, the court will appoint an independent children’s lawyer (ICL) to represent that child and present to the court an…
In the wake of the “Lawyer X” scandal, it serves as an appropriate reminder that client information (your information) is confidential and privileged on all accounts. It belongs to you…
Quite often our client’s first interaction with lawyers and the legal system is their first interaction of this kind. That alone can be incredibly daunting, and what may already be…
Relationships in contemporary Australian society are marked by changes to our social dynamics, such as the ever increasing population and growth of our multicultural and inclusive society. Yet there are…
Separation and the breakdown of a marriage can be an extremely emotional and difficult time for you, your spouse, any children, and extended family and friends. A formal divorce is…
Recently, Australians participated in a “postal survey” to share our opinion on whether marriage laws should be amended to include same-sex marriage. On 15 November 2017 it was declared a…
