When purchasing a new home, it can prove highly beneficial to find a good conveyancing lawyer that will help you navigate the various requirements and potential legal matters to finalise the process. While not legally required, hiring a conveyancing lawyer can help take some of the legal strain off your plate so you can focus […]
While you are not required to have legal representation, it can be very helpful to have someone on your side who knows the ins and outs of property law when purchasing a property. In this article, Terry Johnson Legal explores how a property lawyer can assist you in the process. Conducting Title Searches A title […]
A Consent Order is a formal document made by a court in relation to divorce, property, children and spousal maintenance. They are not legally binding unless agreed to by both parties, with either party able to make an application to have elements changed or removed. Consent orders must also be filed with the Family Court […]
Taking a moment to think about our own deaths is not something we often like to do. Unfortunately, this is an extremely important action that we all must do at some stage in our life, so we can afford the appropriate consideration needed to protect our loved ones, at least financially, once we are gone. […]
At the time you and your partner first think about entering into marriage or a de facto relationship, the last thing you will likely be considering is the potential division of your assets in the event of separation or divorce. Unfortunately, relationship breakdowns are very common, and couples often find themselves caught up in ugly […]
Purchasing a property is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. There is nothing quite like the rush of walking through a home inspection, asking the real estate agent questions about the property’s history and surrounding areas. And when you are just about ready to lock down the deal, there is […]
The joy of purchasing a property can quickly be soured once you realise the amount of extended costs that are involved in the final transactions. In this blog, Terry Johnson Legal break down one of the biggest additional costs in buying a property – stamp duty. Stamp Duty Breakdown In a nutshell, stamp duty is […]
In Australia, all divorce applications are submitted to and dealt with by The Federal Circuit Court of Australia. You may apply for a divorce yourself or you may wish to employ a lawyer to file on your behalf. Either way, there is a process to applying for divorce that is important to follow. In this […]
In our day and age, there is a strong belief that people are quick to divorce when a relationship goes sour. These can be due to a few social trends in the modern society. From the high prevalence of tools feeding into our needs for instant gratification, to a change in expectations of the traditional […]
Going through a divorce is already complicated and emotionally draining for any individual. However, most separated couples need to go through the same process when it comes to division of assets, as rarely do both parties have the same perspective on how it should be done. Unlike common belief, keeping everything in your name and […]
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