Bainbridge Legal in Blacktown | Estate planning solicitor

Bainbridge Legal

Locality: Blacktown

Phone: +61 1300 148 110

Address: 20/15-17 Kildare Road 2148 Blacktown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship In this time of uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly changes the way we conduct our lives it is more important than ever to ensure that you have taken steps to ensure your financial, lifestyle and medical affairs are taken care of in the event you become incapacitated for any period of time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHvf-B_shr8

24.01.2022 FREE Seminar this Saturday (9 Nov) - come along to the Lalor Park Community Hub at 2pm to listen to our Principal Dean Bainbridge give a presentation on Wills and probate, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship. There will be a Q&A session afterwards where you can ask Dean any topical questions you might have.

23.01.2022 Bainbridge Legal has been featured in the Pro-Bono Centres publication, Australian Pro Bono News edition 124. You can read more here: http://www.probonocentre.org.au/apbn/bainbridge-legal-qanda/

21.01.2022 Coronavirus update - additional options available for clients. We have been following the news and government notifications carefully. Our office remains open and we are available to meet with clients. We have adopted additional safeguards including the regular disinfecting of hard surfaces within the office and the practice of social distancing (please dont take it personally when we dont shake hands). We have the technology to conduct conferences remotely via telephone or video call, so we are still able to assist clients who prefer to stay at home. Whatever your preference, we remain available to help.

20.01.2022 Giving evidence as a witness can be difficult. http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au//preparing-as-a-witness-

20.01.2022 Join us for todays free advice session at 12 noon: Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75744606631... Meeting ID: 757 4460 6631 Password: 020345

18.01.2022 FREE ADVICE - information for todays free advice session starting at 12:00: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74497001557 Meeting ID: 744 9700 1557 Password: 7wUb59

18.01.2022 GREAT TURNOUT! Thank you to everyone who attended our Saturday presentation on wills and estate planning. For the next 2 weeks we will apply a $50 discount to any clients invoice for wills, power of attorney or enduring guardianship documents (just mention this ad). Dont delay - give us a call today and make an appointment.

17.01.2022 BAINBRIDGE LEGAL CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL The Kmart Wishing Appeal is Australias largest and longest running Christmas gift appeal. The appeal was introduced to provide less fortunate families with gifts that they could open at Christmas. With your help we aim to donate 50 gifts to the Wishing Tree Appeal by Christmas. We welcome you to bring a gift into either our Blacktown or Parramatta offices and place it under our tree. With every cost agreement signed in the month of December, we will also donate a gift to the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. Join us and help bring a smile to the faces of those less fortunate this Christmas.

17.01.2022 WIFE RETAINS 100% OF THE ASSETS... We recently acted for the wife in the Family Court, and then again in the husbands appeal to the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia in the case of Adair & Adair [2019] FamCAFC 70. At first instance, the Family Court awarded the wife 100% of the net property pool in a case that involved a failure of disclosure on the part of the Husband, an alleged trust, as well as a Kennon argument by the wife (asserting that her contributions we...re made more arduous as a result of family violence). The Full Court of the Family Court, dismissed the Husbands appeal, confirming the adjustment of 100% of the property pool to the Wife, on the basis that the primary judge was not in error finding that the husband has undisclosed assets. The case also provides useful commentary in relation to Kennon arguments, and approved of the Courts reliance on findings in past parenting proceedings where no objection was raised to same during the property trial. The appeal was wholly unsuccessful and costs were ultimately awarded to our client. This case stands as a warning to anyone who thinks a failure to disclose, or non-compliance with Orders will get you ahead in the family law courts think again. If you have any questions about disclosure in family law proceedings, or your property law matter more generally, contact us today.

17.01.2022 Are you looking for a part-time job? We could use some help around our office with filing. We need someone a couple of days per week for a few hours each of those days. We can be flexible with times and days so it would be well suited to applicants with other commitments such as children at school, study commitments or other employment. If you are interested, send a short email to us with a summary of your work history and an outline of your availability.

16.01.2022 Come and join our Principal Solicitor Dean Bainbridge at the TLC fundraising dinner this weekend.

14.01.2022 The details for today's free advice session at 12 noon is below. Hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78074148973... Meeting ID: 780 7414 8973 Password: 8y997b

13.01.2022 The Family Law Courts have received a welcome injection of funding in the most recent federal budget. The Government announced an $80 million funding boost to frontline family law and family violence services. This includes: - $12.7 million to establish Parenting Management Hearings; - $10.7 million for additional family consultants to deal with family law cases; - $3.4 million for additional domestic violence units; and... - $55.7 million boost to Community Legal Centres and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (announced on 24 April 2017). See more

13.01.2022 On Saturday 12 August 2017 our Principal Solicitor, Dean Bainbridge, will be presenting on the topic "Should one prepare a Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardianship document- their difference and significance" at the Lalor Park Community Hub. This seminar is part of Toongabbie Legal Centres 10 Free Saturday Legal Seminar program to celebrate ten years of providing free legal assistance to the community. Residents of Toongabbie, Blacktown and surrounding areas are most welcome to attend these seminars. Please register and come along to support the TLC and enhance your own legal knowledge!

13.01.2022 Join us at the Toongabbie Legal Centre fundraising dinner this Saturday 1 September 2018 and support this great charity.Join us at the Toongabbie Legal Centre fundraising dinner this Saturday 1 September 2018 and support this great charity.

12.01.2022 Come and listen to Dean Bainbridge (our Principal Solicitor) present on developing your negotiation skills this Saturday, 28 March 2020. The presentation will be made as part of Deans pro-bono commitment in support of the Toongabbie Legal Centre. For further information: https://www.tlc.asn.au//upcoming-mcle-p/2019-rule-6-1-mcle

12.01.2022 The details for todays free advice session at 12 noon is below. Hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78074148973... Meeting ID: 780 7414 8973 Password: 8y997b

12.01.2022 Tendering quality character references can result in a significant reduction in penalty. http://www.parramattacriminallaw.com.au/character-reference

12.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has created a situation where parents may have difficulty complying with parenting orders. Read more about the possible defences and sanctions that apply to contravention proceedings during these difficult times: http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au//enforcing_parenting_ord

12.01.2022 There are only two weeks to file in the Family Court if you want to beat the 1 July filing fee increase. Some of the filing fees are going up as high as $1,380, so give us a call today.

10.01.2022 Earlier today our Principal Solicitor gave an insightful talk at the Blacktown Local Library about the importance of having a will, power of attorney and enduring guardianship drafted. The community was offered the opportunity to ask our solicitors any questions and discuss any concerns they had regarding their personal circumstances. The event was part of the Find Legal Answers program which offers free legal information at local libraries across NSW.

08.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has created a situation where parents may have difficulty complying with parenting orders. Read more about the possible defences and sanctions that apply to contravention proceedings during these difficult times: http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au//enforcing_parenting_ord

08.01.2022 Do you want to settle the division of your property after separation without the stress and expense of going to court? Perhaps you should consider a Binding Financial Agreement: http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au//binding-financial-agree

07.01.2022 Come along and listen to our Principal Dean Bainbridge who will be presenting on the topic of Marriage Law during Law Week on 7 May 2018. Areas that will be discussed include: - Eligibility for marriage; - Age of consent; - Same sex marriage; - Divorce;... - De facto relationships; - Prenuptial agreements; and - Dividing property after the breakdown of relationship. See our website for more information on Family Law: http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au/practice_/family-law.html See more

07.01.2022 FREE LEGAL ADVICE clinics - As a response to the difficulties some in the community are having during the coronavirus pandemic, we will be offering free 30 minute legal advice clinics every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm. The clinics will be conducted via the free video conferencing software Zoom (available on your phone via the app store or downloadable from the Zoom website). You will be able to ask any questions about any legal issue you may be having. This comes at no cost and without any obligation. The Free legal advice clinics will be held until the end of April 2020. The information to join each Zoom meeting will be posted on Facebook shortly before the start of each session.

07.01.2022 Come along today for a free presentation on powers of attorney, enduring guardianship appointments and advance health directives. There will be special offers and giveaways. Presentation starts 11.40am at the Lalor Park Community Hub.

06.01.2022 Special fixed fee offer for Conveyancing commencing August 2017 - ask us about our $895 Bare Essentials Package (price is inclusive of GST) http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au/practic/conveyancing.html

06.01.2022 We are still open during lockdown. All our staff remain working (albeit remotely) and are available to help you solve your legal problems. Give us a call on our usual number (1300 148 110) and make an appointment to speak with us via phone or video call.

05.01.2022 Listen to our short video bringing you up to speed on what court services remain available during COVID-19 and what we can do to help you.

05.01.2022 Update - Family Court System and Covid-19 The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Australia and the world. The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia continue to be operational. However, they have had to make changes to their operations. For example, technology is being utilised to enable the court to continue via phone and video appearances. As a result of the pandemic and the operational changes the court has had to make, we anticipate that a significant backlog in the courts ability to deal with matters quickly will arise. Accordingly, should you have a family law matter to deal with we recommend you take action now. Dont delay give us a call today and make an appointment. We are available in person or via phone/technology whichever is preferential for you and your circumstances.

04.01.2022 Commencing from today, bookings for in-person appointments with any of our fully vaccinated staff will be available once more. In line with NSW government requirements, attendees will need to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required on entering. For those who have not yet had the opportunity to receive the vaccination, or for those who prefer not to come in, we are more than happy to continue to conduct appointments by phone and/or video conference.

04.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic is causing financial hardship for many people who are going through a family law separation. If you are doing it tough, you should consider an application for urgent spousal maintenance. We have lawyers ready to help you today. Read more here http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au//spousal_maintenance.html

03.01.2022 Law changed to allow remote witnessing of wills, power of attorney and enduring guardianship. A temporary regulation has passed under s17 of the Electronic Transactions Act that allows for witnessing of documents such as wills, powers of attorney and statutory declarations to be done via video conference during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. If you need to make or update your will, power of attorney and enduring guardianship, please call us today.... http://www.bainbridgelegal.com.au/prac/estate-planning.html

02.01.2022 We are recruiting a paralegal for our Blacktown office: https://www.seek.com.au/job/37452801

01.01.2022 Our free advice session is about to start at 12pm. Use the details below to join: Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79896667885... Meeting ID: 798 9666 7885 Password: 245919

01.01.2022 5 Tips on getting a good Family Report It is very common for judges in the family law jurisdiction to order preparation of a family report when there is a dispute about children. As part of that process, an expert will interview the parents, other significant adults such as the parents partners and grandparents, and the children themselves. The report writer will read the evidence filed in the case and make recommendations to the judge as to what parenting orders might be ...appropriate in the circumstances. A family report can be the deciding factor in any parenting case, and it is vital that you obtain the most favourable report possible in your circumstances. In this YouTube video, Dean Bainbridge gives 5 simple tips that you can use in order to get the most from the family report process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9dZiGDIbHg&t=37s