Separation: When a Marriage or De Facto Relationship Ends
Seek legal advice early in a separation When it comes to separation and ending a marriage or de facto relationship (a break-up), it is advisable to get legal advice asap. There are a number of legal issues that need to be considered in a relationship breakdown...
Property Settlement After Separation or Divorce
How to formalise a property settlement agreement So your relationship didn’t work out. Now you need to work through what that means for your property. Talking things through with your former spouse is a good start. But we would always recommend getting legal advice...
Organ Donation
This year marks our 10 year anniversary of sponsorship of the 65 Roses Ball in support of Cystic Fibrosis South Australia Incorporated. Cystic Fibrosis is an insidious life shortening, affecting lung function. Sufferers may ultimately require lung transplants....
Superannuation Death Benefits
There is much confusion among clients and their estate planning as to where their superannuation benefits fit in with their Wills. Superannuation may or may not form part of your estate on your death to follow the terms of your Will or if you do not have a Will (it is...
Did You Know? Frequently Asked Questions – Family Law
As experienced family lawyers in Adelaide, we are often asked questions regarding marriage and relationship breakdown and divorce. We have put together a list of FAQ”s to provide some initial guidance: My ex is not paying child support, what can I do? If your former...
Digital Assets & The Law – What You Need To Know
Just as estate planning is needed for the distribution of financial and material assets, it has become increasingly important to plan for the distribution of one’s digital assets.
The Legal Effect Of Same Sex Marriage Equality
Unless you have missed something, you will likely be aware that Australia recently passed legislation legalising same sex marriages. The new laws became effective on 8 December 2017.
Checklist for Executor’s
An executor is a person appointed by another in a will to act in respect of the estate of the testator upon his or her death. An executor is the legal personal representative of a deceased person. The Will Locate and examine the original Will – consider whether it...
Proud Naming Rights Sponsors of the 65 Roses Ball Cystic Fibrosis in South Australia
Since 2009 the 65 Roses Ball has been known exclusively as the Donlan Lawyers 65 Roses Ball in recognition of the significant financial sponsorship Donlan Lawyers have provided.
Mutual Wills
Whilst everyone should have a legal will, not all wills are the same. The growing complexities of today’s society, taxation laws and the expansion of superannuation mean that having a simple will alone may not ensure that your assets are passed on to your intended...