In our practice at Swan Family Lawyers most of our clients ask us to hold their original signed Will in our Deed Box. We do not charge clients for this service and can provide clients with a hard and email copy. Some clients decide to take their original Will with them ..read more

Collaborative Practice is a voluntary dispute resolution process in which parties settle without resort to litigation ..read more

On 6 May 2024 changes to the Family Law Act 1975 will come into effect. One of the central aspects of the amendments is an emphasis on promoting the welfare of children in family law proceedings. The changes made simplify the list of “best interest factors” the court must consider when determining parenting arrangements, as well as removing the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility and associated equal time considerations ..read more

Social media use is something that has become so normalised that for many people, it is their primary means of communication with others. Whether it be sharing photographs or reels on Instagram or comments on topical issues on Threads; social media provides us with the opportunity to connect with an abundance of likeminded individuals in a digital world ..read more

Due to the emotional bond we have with our pets, many of us regard them as integral and valued members of the family. But did you know that the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) does not have a specific provision relating to pets ..read more

The Court usually requires the production of the original will signed by the will-maker before 2 witnesses. There are many circumstances in which a will may be lost and it can happen during the lifetime of the maker or after their death ..read more

If you are appointed as an executor, you may need to learn how to administer a deceased's estate ..read more

When people separate after being married or in a de facto relationship, the laws relating to the re-distribution of property after that separation will vary depending upon the choice of Court to determine the issues between them ..read more

The fact that parties enter into an informal arrangement to divide their property does not preclude either party from applying for orders for property settlement under the provisions of the Family Law Act ..read more

Swan Family Lawyers assists a number of clients who reside in country areas, interstate or even overseas ..read more