Straughen-Nicholson v Straughen [2019] NSWSC 1389
Family Provision & Wills Disputes, Wills & Probate
The Will
Roy Straughen had three children: Rodney, Vikki and Karen. In 2014, Roy made a will to give all of his assets equally between his three children.
Sadly, Karen died in January 2019 and Roy died shortly after in April 2019.
Karen’s…
Cooling off period and Section 66w certificate
Property Law
Posted on 16 August 2019
The cooling off period
When you are purchasing a property in New South Wales, you have a right to a 5 business day cooling off period after contracts have been exchanged. The cooling off period allows you more…
Divorce Applications
Family Law
Filing for divorcePosted on 29 July 2019
Separating from your partner can be a difficult and confusing time in your life. The process of filing for divorce can also be difficult and confusing. We try to make things simple for you by giving…
Statutory Demand
Commercial & Business Law
Leading up to a winding upPosted on 19 July 2019
A statutory demand is a formal demand from a creditor to a debtor company demanding payment of a debt that is due and payable. Failure to act on a statutory demand can lead to disastrous consequences…
Family Provision Claim – Dependency – Adequate provision
Family Law
The Family
Colin Olsen had a child, the plaintiff, with his first wife. Colin and his first wife separated after 2 years. Colin remarried and had 3 children with his second wife, Beverley. They stayed married for 56 years. Colin left his…
Family Provision Claim – Out of time – Extension of time – Limitation period
Family Law
The Family
Aston Stone died at age 83. He left his entire estate to his (third) wife, Estelle. They were married for 39 years. The plaintiff, Bettina, is Aston’s daughter from his second marriage. Bettina makes a family provision claim…