The joy of purchasing a property can quickly be soured once you realise the amount of extended costs that are involved in the final transactions. In this blog, Terry Johnson Legal break down one of the biggest additional costs in buying a property – stamp duty. Stamp Duty Breakdown In a nutshell, stamp duty is […]
In Australia, all divorce applications are submitted to and dealt with by The Federal Circuit Court of Australia. You may apply for a divorce yourself or you may wish to employ a lawyer to file on your behalf. Either way, there is a process to applying for divorce that is important to follow. In this […]
In our day and age, there is a strong belief that people are quick to divorce when a relationship goes sour. These can be due to a few social trends in the modern society. From the high prevalence of tools feeding into our needs for instant gratification, to a change in expectations of the traditional […]
Going through a divorce is already complicated and emotionally draining for any individual. However, most separated couples need to go through the same process when it comes to division of assets, as rarely do both parties have the same perspective on how it should be done. Unlike common belief, keeping everything in your name and […]
There are many reasons as to why a person may be interested in making a will, but in reality, most people tend to put it off indefinitely. If death happens without a properly prepared will, your assets and property will be split according to a pre-determined formula and may not be given to the people […]
You may have heard of this term when receiving a quote or an invoice from your lawyer or licenced conveyancer and felt confused about what the costs entail. While there are other industries also using this term, they generally have a similar concept to it. That said, many people still find the term very foreign […]
Family law disputes can be tiring, overwhelming and a lot to process. And taking the issue to court seems like a very daunting prospect as it involves a lot of time, effort and legal fees. However, there are ways for you to settle your disputes outside of court and hopefully get the whole process to […]
Legal jargon can be hard to understand and wrap your head around. However, for many, knowing what an enduring power of attorney is can be very helpful when it comes to managing your finances, property and personal care matters. TJ Legal breaks down all you need to know about it and when it might be […]