News - Equilaw Solicitors

12 Aug 2019

Estate Planning – Is It Worth the Cost?

It is common place for people to view making a Will as an unnecessary expense or something that can be put off until later. Ordinarily a Will can be drafted and executed in just two consultations and the reasonableness of the cost will likely surprise you. Not having a valid…

05 Jul 2019

By Equilaw

Appealing Police Suspensions Of Your Driver’s Licence

Community, Traffic Offence

Following the State Government’s overhaul of the Driver Licensing Legislation from 20 May 2019 all PCA (drink driving) offences will receive an on-the-spot driver licence suspension by Police. These suspensions can be challenged in Court however it is important to know that filing the Local Court Appeal against the…

27 Jun 2019

By Equilaw

Recovering Legal Costs

Litigation

A question that we are often asked is “Can I recover my legal fees?” In Family Law, Criminal Law, Traffic Law and Care and Protection Law matters, recovering legal costs is not a straight forward matter. Parties should approach the litigation on the understanding that they will almost certainly have…

29 May 2019

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Family Law and Property Settlement

Divorce, Family Law, Separation

It appears there is a common misconception throughout the Upper Hunter that Family Law Property Settlements in which one spouse is employed in the mining industry and the other is not must result in a net asset percentage split that is unfavourable to the spouse who is employed in the…

29 May 2019

By Equilaw

Low Range PCA Law Changes

Community, Criminal Law, Latest News, Traffic Offence

As of Monday the 20th of May, new laws will give NSW Police the power to automatically suspend drivers for Low Range, novice or special drink driving charges. The Police will issue a penalty notice which will result in an immediate three-month suspension as well as a fine. The primary proposed…

14 Apr 2019

By Equilaw

Equilaw Solicitors partners with PEXA

About Equilaw, Latest News

Left to Right: Michael O’Brien, Renee Allen and Catherine Eather from PEXA. Equilaw Solicitors has been recognised by PEXA, an online property exchange network, for playing a leading role in bringing property transactions online and assisting peers in the network. PEXA (Property Exchange Australia) is a Australia’s online property exchange…

20 Feb 2019

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Australasian Law Awards Nominations

Divorce Explained For De Facto Partners

Divorce, Family Law, Separation

‘Divorce’ explained for de facto partners Unlike married couples, de facto partners cannot apply for a divorce when their relationship breaks down. Their property affairs and arrangements for the future care of their children however may be finalised by agreement, with the assistance of their legal advisors or, if necessary…

08 Nov 2018

By Equilaw

Wills for Blended Families

Family Law, Will and Probate

Wills for Blended Families Making a Will is important, particularly if you are part of a blended family. A blended family is a family in which one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship. Careful estate planning now should ensure that all of your intended…

08 Nov 2018

By Equilaw

What to do if your Driver’s Licence is at Risk

Criminal Law, Traffic Offence

What to do if your Driver’s Licence is at risk Did you know that in certain circumstances a driver of a motor vehicle, who may otherwise have their licence suspended or possibly cancelled, may be able to apply to a Court for a good behaviour licence? And did you know…