In the ACT and NSW, you are free to make a Will and leave your estate to whomever you choose. However, this freedom is curtailed by the existence of Family Provision legislation which imposes an obligation on the willmaker to … Read More
The Family Court of Australia has experienced a 39% increase in urgent applications since COVID-19. It is well documented that the Court is already stretched in terms of its resources however yesterday the Chief Justice, in his new practice direction, … Read More
Can the drafting and signing of wills, powers of attorney and Court cases proceed during this pandemic? The answer in short is yes, albeit with significant changes in processes and protocols. We have seen a surge in enquiries for wills … Read More
The Partners and staff at DDCS Lawyers wish to advise you that during the COVID-19 crisis we remain fully operational and dedicated to assisting you with your family law or wills and estate planning needs.
Our Partners and Lawyers have had the capacity to work remotely for some time now. While we are unable to meet with you in person, we are able to conduct conferences digitally and remain fully available to continue to communicate by email and telephone.
All our lawyers and administrative staff are now working remotely from home and our contact details remain the same.
We appreciate that at this time you and your family are likely to be experiencing anxiety about your current circumstances. To assist you, we will be in contact with you over the next week to ascertain how we can best support you. This contact will be complimentary.
If there is anything further we can do in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or the Partner or lawyer who has primary carriage of your matter.
Julie Dobinson, Managing Director.
