Shipton & Associates Lawyers in Manly, New South Wales | Divorce & Family Lawyer

Shipton & Associates Lawyers

Locality: Manly, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9976 5222

Address: Suite 1, 1 Raglan Street 2095 Manly, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Have you heard? The newest scheme to help first home buyers is here. Here’s our low-down on what it’s all about.

25.01.2022 A lot of separated parents are confused about how to navigate this strange new world when it comes to custody arrangements. Here’s what the law says.

25.01.2022 The traditional model of a working husband, stay-at-home wife and mother probably gave rise to myths such as these.

25.01.2022 You’re not actually sure, are you?

25.01.2022 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas break from all of us at Shipton & Associates! Our office will re-open at 9am on Monday 6th January 2020. See you in the New Year!

25.01.2022 This is a question everyone, no matter your life stage, should be asking. Find out what you need to know about appointing a power of attorney and enduring guardian.

24.01.2022 Cyber-crime is a huge problem in conveyancing transactions. Before transferring money to your solicitor or conveyancer always phone them on their advertised office phone number to check that they have requested the transfer and have them read out the bank account numbers over the phone. Your solicitor should do the same when they have your bank details to pay money to you. Alternatively, use the PEXA Key app to securely provide your bank details for settlements.

23.01.2022 Cyberfraud is a growing problem in this industry with hackers targeting conveyancers and solicitors who carry out conveyancing work. It is for this reason that we always phone our clients to confirm bank details which are provided by email and we maintain stringent IT security. Your home is often your most important asset so if you are buying or selling, make sure you check with your solicitor or conveyancer what systems they have in place to combat this type of cyber crime.

23.01.2022 The new drink driving laws come into effect today which give power to the police to immediately suspend the licence of people who record a low-range blood alcohol level. The introduction of the new law is controversial as it appears to be contrary to the Governments 2017 reforms which were aimed at reducing disqualification periods. Of concern to the legal profession is that the immediate suspension will inevitably result in an increase of people making urgent appeals to ...the court and potentially also an increase in driving whilst disqualified offences. The message is clear - if you have even one alcoholic drink and get behind the wheel of the car you are risking your licence. https://10daily.com.au//harsh-new-drink-driving-laws-come-

23.01.2022 I want to get a divorce, can be what one person says to another when their marriage has broken down and they do not wish to reconcile. It’s important to understand what happens next.

23.01.2022 The Love-19 Challenge created and hosted by Nook Money is still running. Head over to Nook Money's facebook page to enter the competition - there are gift cards up for grabs to support awesome local businesses on the Northern Beaches. This week, enter for your chance to score a gift card to The Pottery Cafe, Long Reef which can be used on yummy treats or to even paint your very own pottery creation!

23.01.2022 We’re not saying families shouldn’t give each other a leg up just make sure you have firm footing to start off with.

22.01.2022 You’re unlikely to do yourself serious harm dancing ... but your emails, SMS messages and posts on public sites such as Facebook and Instagram are increasingly being used as evidence in Court proceedings particularly in Family Law and Estate litigation, but also in defamation proceedings.

22.01.2022 Think a 25% loading is enough to get away with calling any employee casual? The law disagrees and it could be an expensive mistake for employers

22.01.2022 Co-ownership is increasing in popularity due to the difficulty in getting into the housing market. Buying with friends can be a great way to get started but if you want to avoid expensive disputes down the track, make sure you get proper advice and co-ownership agreements drafted before you sign on the dotted line!

21.01.2022 NSW is becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to investigate whether new laws are needed to clear up who can access data after death.

21.01.2022 So, you've paid off your mortgage, what now? Here's some information about what you should do next.

21.01.2022 Here’s what the law says about leaving young children unsupervised in motor vehicles.

21.01.2022 Purchasing property with another person? Understanding the difference between these terms can have important legal ramifications.

20.01.2022 While AVOs may be controversial for a number of reasons and are certainly no silver bullet they have an important role to play.

20.01.2022 We share the concerns of many other family law practitioners regarding the proposed merger of the courts in early 2019. There is a broad review of the family law system underway, which is due to be released in 2019 or 2020 and it seems hasty and ill-considered for such a radical step to be taken without the results of the review. The merger also appears to be based on statistics rather than on looking more closely at the roles played by each separate court in protecting the ...most vulnerable participants in family law matters the children. There are still many ways for people to resolve their family law disputes without going to court and this must always be the aim of the parties and the legal practitioners who assist them. However, there are some disputes which are not able to be settled and have to proceed to a court hearing. In those instances, it is vital that people have access to quick, effective and efficient justice. Without additional funding, a simple merger of the courts is unlikely to promote this aim and may lead to very poor outcomes for some families given the potential loss of specialisation within the Court.

20.01.2022 Did you know one in three first-home buyers are receiving financial assistance from their parents? It’s been dubbed the 'Bank of Mum and Dad' and, sadly, we see too many families turn up in our office where the arrangement has turned toxic. We’re not saying families shouldn’t give each other a leg up just make sure you have firm footing to start off with: http://bit.ly/2nbOG8L

19.01.2022 For example, any attempt made by a person to cut their child out of their Will - a child who has the costs of upbringing and education still to be met - has a high likelihood of being doomed.

19.01.2022 An interesting and thoughtful article. We act for both fathers and mothers and the results of the study mirror our experience that the court holds no gender bias. What is desperately needed is a clear pathway for reform of the system and appropriate funding so that whatever system is finally put in place (hopefully after the current review) has the opportunity to work efficiently and effectively.

18.01.2022 The scammers said they’d download our case to the local court house and we’d be contacted by the sheriff’s department...

18.01.2022 Should both parents assume shared responsibility in raising a child? Read more about what Equal Shared Parental Responsibility means for you and your situation!

18.01.2022 This myth is so persistent it might even have been a driving instructor who once admonished you for kicking off your kicks before taking the driver's seat.

18.01.2022 In one case, a lodger who had provided lengthy close care for an elderly person was successful in making a claim.

18.01.2022 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas break from all of us at Shipton & Associates! We'll be closed from midday, 21st December until 9am, 8th January. See you in the New Year

17.01.2022 Have you recently become engaged and are thinking of getting married overseas? Read this first!

17.01.2022 Some very timely comments by the Chief Justice. The current delays in the Sydney Registry between filing an application and reaching a final hearing is about 3 years - much too long for families in turmoil to wait for a resolution. The best resolution is always one which parties can agree on themselves, however there are always a small minority of cases that need judicial determination and this is where the government must take action to provide a quicker and more efficient system to finalise those cases.

17.01.2022 Ever heard of a mirror Will? Or wondered what would happen with your Will if your surviving partner remarried?

17.01.2022 If you die without a valid Will then your estate will be distributed according to a pre-determined formula, leaving your assets to specific family members or in some cases of people without close family to the government!

17.01.2022 "There is a lesson to be learnt in all this. If you want to protect your children's financial interests after you are gone, you need to make legal provision."

16.01.2022 You’ve probably heard the word ‘probate’ before. If you haven't, what is it? When do you need it? Well here’s what it means.

14.01.2022 The short answer is No! but of course, the longer answer is never that simple.

13.01.2022 Particularly in the age of second marriages and blended families, many people wish to make an agreement with their partner as to what will happen to their property in the event that the relationship breaks down at a later date.

13.01.2022 This week the Love-19 Challange by Nook Money are talking with The Physio and Pilates Clinic in Brookvale. We are all looking forward to being able to enjoy those activities that we haven't been able to for so long! Enter the Love-19 Challenge for your chance to win one of the $50 gift cards on offer to The Physio & Pilates Clinic. Enter at https://catherine.love-19.com/

13.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE FROM SHIPTON & ASSOCIATES For the safety of our staff and clients, as well as the wider community, Shipton & Associates are working remotely. Our physical office is temporarily shut to visitors but we are all still here and available to assist any of our clients’ needs. ... We are still taking appointments either remotely via Zoom or in person when absolutely unavoidable (using appropriate social distancing). We are contactable via phone and email so please feel free to get in contact with us if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance. In the meantime, we wish you all and your families a safe passage through this difficult period.

12.01.2022 Before this recent High Court decision we were of the view that the Courts’ decisions were moving more and more toward upholding Financial Agreements and not saving people from a ‘bad bargain’ - however this judgment may well reverse that trend. It is early days to tell how this decision will be applied in the Family and Federal Circuit Courts, but it's safe to say that Family Lawyers need to take a wider view of the bargain and the respective positions of the parties when a...dvising on these agreements to properly protect their clients. The take away from this is that preparation of Binding Financial Agreements (including the agreements sometimes called ‘pre-nups’) is a highly specialised area of law which requires careful drafting and comprehensive advice. At Shipton & Associates we have two lawyers who are accredited specialists in family law available to assist you.

12.01.2022 Today, 9th January 2018, is the first day same sex couples can legally marry in Australia. Here are some things they should consider before tying the knot...

12.01.2022 "You get it done, put it aside, and go about living." We can help - call us today to start the conversation.

12.01.2022 This new rule comes into effect from 1 September 2018 - and not complying could see motorists hit with a $484 fine and loss of 3 demerit points.

12.01.2022 Although from New Zealand, this interesting case touches on issues that commonly arise in Australia as well firstly, that people who do not live together in the same house can still be considered to be in a de facto relationship, and also that good estate planning is imperative to ensure your wishes are carried out after your death.

11.01.2022 Did you know almost half of the Australian population does not have a valid Will? Not me! I hear you say I’ve filled out one of those DIY post office forms! Yes, they are valid Wills, but only if they’re completed and executed correctly, and unfortunately many that we see in our office have not been filled in correctly so are invalid either in part or wholly. Read more: http://bit.ly/2zs0pmj

09.01.2022 We absolutely support the introduction of a national register of Powers of Attorney. Elder abuse is a large and growing problem in our society and vulnerable people must be protected. Getting thoughtfully considered estate planning in place early is the best step people can take to ensure that their financial affairs are managed properly as they age.

09.01.2022 Have you ever considered how you will manage your digital legacy? This is a fast-changing area and the law cannot evolve quickly enough to keep up.

08.01.2022 The answer, as any good lawyer will tell you, is it depends! What it depends on, firstly, is the type of super you have...

08.01.2022 Did you know that there is an Ageing and Disability Commissioner that exists to protect the most vulnerable in our community from abuse? Find out more here!

08.01.2022 A temporary stop to the payment of stamp duty on new homes under $800,000 for first home buyers has been announced by the NSW Government in a bid to boost construction and create jobs amid the COVID-19 crisis. If you have any questions in relation to your eligibility for this stamp duty concession or other first home owner's grants that are available, please feel free to give us a call on (02) 9976 5222. https://www.smh.com.au//stamp-duty-paused-for-nsw-first-ho

08.01.2022 Interesting article by the good people at finder.com.au about what happens to your Facebook page after you die. Digital assets are often not dealt with well by the current legislation and if you have specific wishes you should ensure that these are discussed with your estate planning professionals. Read more about estate planning and digital assets, including your iTunes account at www.shiptonandassociates.com.au/blog

07.01.2022 You probably have one in your home but what about that granny flat you’ve listed on Airbnb? Or the caravan you’re taking up the coast these holidays?

07.01.2022 If you've spent a lot of time and money building up an extensive music or video collection, you may feel you'd like to leave what you have paid for in your Will for a loved one to enjoy.

06.01.2022 Failure to comply is an offence, and could also breach your insurance policy not to mention, put yours and your family’s lives at risk.

06.01.2022 Please join us in congratulating Claire Richards who has recently been admitted as a Solicitor! Claire has worked with us as a paralegal for the past three years and our clients love her for her practical solutions, her calm-under-pressure personality and her quick sense of humour. Claire has experience in Family Law, Wills and Estates, Criminal and Conveyancing matters, with a particular interest in Criminal Law work. ... Claire’s ethics, attention to detail and her strong focus on finding solutions for her clients make her a wonderful addition to the legal profession. We are very happy that she has decided to continue this new phase of her career with us.

06.01.2022 Have you saved up hundreds of thousands of Qantas Points? Learn how to protect them in your Estate Planning!

05.01.2022 Sadly we see too many families turn up in our office where this arrangement has turned pear-shaped.

05.01.2022 Don’t fall for this common misconception about divorce proceedings!

04.01.2022 The 'bank of mum and dad' does not have to lead to conflict - read our blog post about how we can help you keep acts of generosity in the positive light they were intended, without turning toxic: https://goo.gl/u8PXJt

04.01.2022 Is it illegal to drive barefoot? How about with the interior lights on? Or with headphones in? We've busted some common driving myths: http://bit.ly/2A0BaaS

04.01.2022 Given the current COVID-19 outbreak, now is as good a time as any to make sure you have a Will in place. Everyone's lives are usually so busy they tend to put their Estate Planning to the side, but we are still here to help so please get in contact if you would like to discuss.

04.01.2022 God-send or trap? The pros and cons of reverse mortgages.

03.01.2022 An interesting article tracking the history of the current family law system - a system which is likely to change again in future given the recent ALRC report recommendations (issued in 2019), the current proposals to merge the Family Court with the Federal Circuit Court and a further inquiry into the system announced in 2019. In the meantime, the minority of people who separate each year and find themselves unable to resolve their disputes by way of settlement (whether by themselves, with representation or via mediation) are looking at a 2-3 year wait for a final hearing. We can only hope that whatever changes are eventually decided on by those in charge produces a more efficient, quicker and more cost-effective system.

03.01.2022 "The banking royal commission has turned its focus to small business lending, including whether guarantors fully understand the risks of having their home repossessed if the business hits financial difficulties." (via news.com.au) Independent legal advice can save families like these from conflict - and maybe even save the family home.

02.01.2022 Separations can be difficult - and that includes the question of who gets to keep your fur-baby after the fact. Here’s what the law says.

02.01.2022 Have you ever heard of a Pre-Nup or Binding Financial Agreement? Find out more information here!

02.01.2022 You may have heard the phrases my Power of Attorney or my Guardian. But do you know what they mean, and what’s the difference?

02.01.2022 Our Principal Solicitor Claire Nielsen will be joining a panel of experts at a community information evening in Manly this July 26th. She will be speaking about the importance of organising Wills, Powers of Attorney, and appointments of Enduring Guardian early on, as well as touching upon asset protection. The event is hosted by New Way To Stay and you can purchase tickets at the below link:

01.01.2022 We can help you document these types of transactions well before you encounter any of these issues, meaning well-meaning gestures of generosity can stay in the positive light they were intended without turning toxic.

01.01.2022 Everyone would've heard of the term "AVO", but do you really know what it means? Here's the need-to-know about AVOs.

29.12.2021 We are grateful to be involved in the Love-19 Challenge created by Nook Money in support of local businesses during these unprecedented times. Head over to Nook Money's Facebook page to check out other local businesses who are supporting this great initiative! There are even prizes up for grabs!

27.12.2021 The Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Family Court of Australia are combining. What will this change?

13.12.2021 We are so happy to be involved in this great initiative by Nook Money - supporting our local businesses in lockdown! If you would like to enter or suggest a local business head over to Nook Money

30.11.2021 This is an issue we see more and more in Family Law disputes. At present in Australia pets are treated as property, even though most ‘pet parents’ treat their animals like valued family members. Perhaps change is on the way!

20.11.2021 So happy to be involved with One Meal - Northern Beaches Co-op who do amazing work, all staffed by volunteers, feeding our local community.

12.11.2021 If you're going through a custody battle in Court then you may have heard the term "ICL". Here's what it means!