The uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced upon everyone means that for a lot of us, we have stopped making plans. Being forced into an env...
COVID-19 vaccinations for children causes rise in family law court cases
The family lawyers here at Berryman Partners have recently handled a number of parenting matters where one of the key issues in dispute is whether the...
High instances of elder abuse linked to rising house prices in the Hunter Valley
It would be an understatement to say that the housing market in the Hunter Valley has been on a significant upward trend of late, with Newcastle’s m...
What is a conservatorship, and do we have it in Australia?
Britney Spears and a legal blog are not things that usually go hand in hand, however the high-profile celebrity has been popping up on our social medi...
Estate Planning – The important steps for your peace of mind
Ensuring that your Estate Planning is up-to-date is the best way to protect both yourself and your loved ones in the future.
What is Settlement?
You’ve looked around for your perfect property. You’ve done the hard yards and sorted out finance, pest and build reports and gone through the str...
What is the FCFCOA, and what does it mean for me?
From today, the family law courts as we know them will cease to exist, and the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, or FCFCOA, will begi...
Moving House during Lockdown
To help anyone who is thinking about selling or moving during lockdown, here are some questions we have been frequently asked by our conveyancing clie...
COVID-19 and maintaining Court Orders (2021 UPDATE)
The global pandemic has forced lifestyle changes upon all of us, but as a separated parent you may find yourself querying whether your new normal stil...
5 Top Tips for purchasing at Auction
We are experiencing that more and more vendors are opting to sell at auction. For a vendor client, this is great, as it assists in driving the price...