The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Act 2018 (the Act) came into effect on 10 March, 2019. The Act changes the law in relation to cross-examination in some [...]
So you have separated and want to know what your rights are in a property settlement, or how to work out arrangements for the custody of your children. Or you’re [...]
The end of the school year is nearly upon us and for parents who have separated, the holidays can be a challenging period. If you celebrate Christmas, being separated can increase tensions [...]
Many people don’t stop to think about the effect marriage, registration of a defacto relationship, divorce or deregistration of a defacto relationship will have on their will. With the rise of [...]
The need to have a valid will can be highlighted when contrasting what will happen to your estate if you die intestate (i.e. without a will). Take for example Allan who dies without a valid will, [...]
Nic Kernahan | Director | Solicitor Nic Kernahan started his life as a solicitor in the country – when he opened Johnston Withers’ Whyalla office in 1994. That rural experience has shaped his [...]
It is comparatively unusual for Family Law cases to be finally decided in the High Court and when they are, the High Court’s decisions provide important guidance for clients and their lawyers. [...]
By Vanessa Balnaves, 2017 Same sex couples in South Australia, and their families, are the beneficiaries of a raft of changes to legislation which support LGBTQI rights. Some of those changes [...]
Meet Vanessa Balnaves, our family law specialist, her compassion and commitment to providing practical advice makes her a favourite of our clients. When did you know you wanted to be a lawyer? [...]
As part of our estate and succession planning practice Johnston Withers provides advice to our rural clients about inter-generational transfers of farming land and farming businesses. One of the [...]
