Caveats and Family Law In Victoria, caveats play a crucial role in protecting property interests during times of dispute. However, when a caveat is lodged in the midst of a family law matter or separation, it is only a small piece of a much larger puzzle. It is essential to understand that a caveat [...]
Importance of a Wills and Estates Lawyer Choosing the right lawyer for your Wills and Estates matters is crucial. You need someone with expertise, compassion, clear communication and a personalised approach to tailor solutions that fit your specific situations and goals. SMR Legal stands out as a trusted name with a team of experienced [...]
Quick and Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution: Partner with Nationally Accredited Mediator Stephen Merrylees At SMR Legal, we understand that litigation can be costly and time-consuming. This is why we offer mediation services to help parties resolve disputes outside of the courtroom. Stephen Merrylees, our Nationally Accredited Mediator, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to [...]
What do Commercial Lawyers Do? Commercial lawyers address matters relating to business and commercial interests such as selling, purchasing or leasing commercial property. SMR Legal’s commercial lawyers will guide you through the process so you feel confident and informed in making decisions. Our clients gain the benefit of the lawyers with years of experience [...]
Finding an Expert Family Lawyer This information is for people considering, or impacted by separation or divorce. Separation can be a very stressful experience. Every relationship breakdown is different, however there are a number of legal matters that may need to be addressed. This could include division of property and/or care arrangements for children. [...]
Separating Under the Same Roof in Tough Economic Times Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia has continued to experience the effects of increased interest rates and inflation. Consequently, we are seeing more family law clients who are remaining separated under the same roof until their property settlement is finalised. This is due to many factors [...]
Recent Parenting Reforms to the Family Law Act On 6 May 2024, new parenting amendments were made to the Family Law Act. This blog discusses two of the significant changes made, namely removal of the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility and the revised ‘best interests’ considerations. Parental Responsibility There is no longer a [...]
How long does it take to remove a caveat in Victoria? The length of time required to remove a caveat in Victoria will depend on the option taken to remove it. This in turn depends on whether or not you urgently need to remove a caveat from your property. In general, non-urgent removal takes [...]
How do I remove a Caveat in Victoria? Whether you’ve already sold your property or are about to do so, we highly advise you check for the existence of any caveats. Following the discovery of such, we recommend you engage a caveat removal lawyer as soon as possible. The presence of any caveat can [...]
Can a Property be Sold if it has a Caveat on it? The short answer here is 'no', in most circumstances a property cannot be sold if a caveat is in place. Many people refer to a caveat as an 'encumbrance'. This is because it has been registered over the title to a property [...]
