Peter Fisher Lawyers now offer clients a fast and cost effective online tool for Estate Planning and Family Law clients. Peter Fisher Lawyers has partnered with Settify, an innovative and award-winning online tool which provides a concise overview of your current situation and general advice on next steps, to help you know where you stand. … Continued
A family law judge has warned couples not to let their anger and bitterness drive their litigation, and that it is important to make meaningful attempts to negotiate during property settlement procedures. Family court Judge Robert Benjamin ordered a woman to pay a $30,000 cost order for her aggressive response to her ex-husband’s offer to … Continued
We recently shared a story of how the court deems that the best interest of the child is not always consistent with what a parents best interest is, and how the Family Court must endeavour to give a child a meaningful relationship with both parents. Here we will share a story of when the best … Continued
Probate is the legal process that confirms the true and last testament of a deceased person. The first step in the process of administering the estate of a deceased person is seeking the grant of Probate. The Probate Registry determines the validity of a Will and grants its approval allowing for the distribution of assets … Continued
Hang on a minute, aren’t these the same thing? When I am happy, my child will be happy? On one level the answer to this question is yes but in terms of Family Law there are other things to consider. Making arrangements for your children following a seperation can be difficult and emotional. It is … Continued
Being mindful of the fact that many estate claims arise from wills that are unfair, no will at all, or the lack of the capacity of a person to even make a will, it is important people understand that a will is an extremely important document. Many people think that they do not need a … Continued