On 1 July, 2023, new legislation was enacted to limit the frequency that a landlord can increase the rent payable under a lease to not more than once every 12 months.
Read MoreThe countdown is on for back to school. In between visiting shoe shops and stocking up on books and pencils, it is important to consider what you can do behind the scenes to ensure your child has the most seamless transition back to school.
Read MoreYour child’s first day of school is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Sending them off to the unknown can be daunting, and what comes with that is the increased emotions in communicating with your child’s other parent.
Read MoreDoes the thought of speaking with your child’s other parent fill you with dread? If so, it may be time to add “working on your co-parenting relationship” to your list of New Year resolutions.
Read MoreMaybe this Christmas was the straw that broke the camel’s back and you’ve made the call to finally go your separate ways. This decision isn’t easy, especially if you have children, but it’s often the one that is needed.
Read MoreAccording to research , divorce comes in at the second most stressful life event closely followed by the almost identical event of marriage separation: these events only being less stressful or traumatic than the death of a spouse.
Read MoreFor those who are experiencing their first festive season as a single parent or those who are “seasoned” hands, here are tips/reminders to avoid conflict to ensure that the children don’t have to endure battling parents
Read MoreBased on a recent inquiry an Exposure Bill has been created with several suggested amendments to improve the current family law legislation. This Bill aims to centre the best interests of the child, focus on the need to address family violence, child abuse and neglect and to simplify the current legislation
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that solicitors Bethel Campbell and Katrina Peters have been appointed as Directors of Statewide! Statewide has been servicing its conveyancing clients throughout Mackay and the wider Queensland region since 1997, and in recent years has grown to also offer a full suite of commercial law and family law solutions, led by Bethel and Katrina respectively.
Read MoreA Parenting Plan is an agreement that: (a) is in writing; (b) is or was made between the parents of a child…
Read MoreOn 1 January 2022 the next part of the smoke alarm legislation kicks in. From 1 January 2022 if a seller enters into a contract of sale for a residential property the Seller must ensure it complies with the current smoke alarm regulations.
Read MoreWe often hear the horror stories about separated parents who just can’t put their own issues aside and focus on the well-being and best interests of their children.
Read MoreBuying a new house or property can be stressful. Statewide Conveyancing has taken the time to prepare a handy Buyers To Do List to help you stay organised.
Read More“Listen here you fat (blank)”…”your bogan (blank) can play happily (sic) families on Facebook with her kids as [X] is no longer available for you to use. He is my son and not your paycheck (sic) you bludging junkie filth.”...
Read MoreIf you are selling a property that you currently live in, then you will need to move to your new home before the settlement date. To help with your move, Statewide Conveyancing have put together a useful Seller’s To Do List.
Read MoreIf you are buying a house, you will have to carry out a number of inspections prior to purchase. We recommend the following professionals.
Read MoreOften I have clients say to me, “I got told that if you’ve been together more than 2 years then the other party automatically gets half”.
Read MoreA cost effective and quick way to formalize parenting arrangements is by way of a Consent Order which is filed in the Family Court of Australia.
Read MoreDeciding to separate is a hard-enough decision in itself but it also comes with having to make significant life changing decisions that you probably never thought you would have to face
Read MoreIn a world where the use and reliance of communicating and transacting online is ever increasing, new areas of vulnerability are being exposed and exploited as fraudsters become more sophisticated.
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