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Relationship Breakdown – Property Settlement – What Do I Need to Do?

October 8, 2019 By

This is the start of a three part series on property settlement and the consequences of a breakup. This applies to marriages and de facto relationships, both same-sex and … [Read more...]

What is the purpose of a Will?

October 4, 2019 By

Most people think a Will is all about money and property and who you're going to leave your assets to. But a Will is really about your values and what is important to you. It is how to take care of … [Read more...]

International Day of Non-Violence

October 2, 2019 By

We often talk about the values of tolerance and compassion, which we value highly. Tolerance is a key value of the United Nations. The UN General Assembly established the International Day of … [Read more...]

Post-Mortem Sperm Donation

September 27, 2019 By

The Australian High Court recently handed down judgment in Masson v Parsons & Ors, where a sperm donor was found to be a child’s legal father. In the United States, a New York court rules on … [Read more...]

We Love Parramatta – The Parramatta Female Factory

September 26, 2019 By

We continue our We Love Parramatta series, highlighting Parramatta’s many histories and cultures. This week we look at the Parramatta Female Factory, Australia’s biggest and oldest surviving women … [Read more...]

Are you the executor of a deceased estate? Want to know what to do?

September 23, 2019 By

No, an executor is not a person who chops off heads! An executor is the person appointed to "execute" a will. When someone dies, an executor is designated by the will to administer the estate. Put … [Read more...]

International Day of Peace

September 21, 2019 By

One of our values at Martin Bullock Lawyers is compassion. Compassion is an essential element of making a safe, peaceful world for all. Last Saturday, 21 September was the International Day of … [Read more...]

Is Family Law in crisis?

September 20, 2019 By

To have another inquiry into Family Law run by Pauline Hanson is unnecessary, expensive, and divisive. Family Law is not in crisis. Society is simply changing. We do not need yet another … [Read more...]

Planning For Your Retirement

September 19, 2019 By

When you’re planning for your retirement, it is important that you get advice from the experts. Our principal Greg Martin recently spoke at a retirement seminar on Aged Care, Wills and Estates, Powers … [Read more...]

Avoid a legal battle over which parent died first

September 16, 2019 By

A recent British court case showed how important it is to have a properly-drafted Will taking into account all contingencies. The court had to determine which of two parents had died first. They … [Read more...]