When you separate, there are so many things to consider. Obviously if children are involved the primary focus is making sure that they feel loved by both parents. Initially, your immediate considerations revolve around their living arrangements. Will they live with mum, dad or a combination of both? Will they continue to live in the […]
While blood may be thicker than water, this is not always enough when it comes to preventing families from bickering over the estate of a loved one. While it doesn’t happen all the time, it does happen and, and it would seem that having a Will in place, does not necessarily make this less likely […]
There is growing talk about younger generations moving into adulthood with a sense of entitlement. While this condition is often spoken of in relation to Gen Y’s; a sense of being entitled to things in the ‘now’ and without having worked for them is an affliction to which no generation is immune. Of course, while […]
Kids are cute. I don’t have any of my own as yet, but I can’t help noticing that they have this wonderful propensity to offer us a window into the ways that many people think. A few weeks ago I had the immense joy of watching Greg Welden’s youngest daughter in action as she played […]
So you have your business plan mapped out, have secured funding for your venture and are now ready to take a giant leap and secure premises for your operation. Before signing on the dotted line make sure that you know all there is to know about Retail and Commercial Leases. Firstly, Retail and Commercial Leases […]
The loss of a loved one is a profound and overwhelming experience. Not only do you need to deal with your personal grief and the roller-coaster of emotions, but you may also be responsible for finalising the financial affairs of the deceased. The most common question we hear from our clients when they have lost […]
As a Principal at Welden & Coluccio Lawyers, this article explores my belief in the importance of expertise and how this motivated my decision to direct my energies towards the field of Estate Planning and Litigation. There is a tendency in the legal profession, particularly for small firms and sole practitioners, to accept any work […]
Maddalena Romano, an experienced solicitor skilled in all facets of property conveyancing, discusses the process for selling a home and advocates for the role of a knowledgeable solicitor in this. There are different reasons homes are sold. For example, you might be up-grading to a bigger home, down-sizing to a smaller one, or finalising a […]
Maddalena Romano has more than a decade experience working in all aspects of Criminal Law within South Australia. She writes frankly about your rights as a citizen should you be approached or questioned by a police officer in SA. We have all been taught to respect Police officers as they are people of authority but […]
1. If I die everything will automatically be given to my husband/wife or partner. 2. I don’t have any assets so I don’t need to make a Will. 3. I can just write my own Will using a kit or a note about what I want to happen. 4. I won’t be around, so I […]