Section 72 of the Family Law Act outlines provisions for spousal maintenance that are intended to protect spouses and de facto partners who are in need of financial support. The need for spousal maintenance arises after a marriage or de facto relationship has broken...

A divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage. You can apply for a divorce individually or make a joint application through the Family Court. Divorce Online applications are encouraged and a copy of the marriage certificate and relevant filing fee must accompany...

If you are a beneficiary or an Executor tasked with distributing an estate that becomes disputed this can be a very challenging and stressful time. The experienced lawyers at WGC Lawyers care about the outcome of your case. We will advise and guide you in relation to...

A body corporate is made up of the collective owners of a community title development. To establish a body corporate, a community title scheme must be registered so that unit owners can become members upon purchasing individual lots. If you are looking for a property...

Finding the right lawyer is a very important step in whatever legal scenario you’re facing. Ensuring your lawyer has experience in the right field of law ensures you are maximising your likelihood of a positive outcome and minimises the likelihood of negative...

The world of law is vast and often lawyers focus on specialising or subspecialising in specific areas of the law to serve their clients more thoroughly. Family law is the speciality of law that concerns itself with family matters including parenting arrangements,...

Divorce can be an emotionally tiring process. Having a divorce lawyer in your corner provides you with an objective legal voice to handle the divorce proceedings on your behalf. WGC lawyers’ team of divorce lawyers Cairns boast a wealth of experience in the field of...

Planning your will and estate may not be your number one priority. For some people, this can seem like somewhat of a morbid task. However, carefully laying out your will and estate saves your loved ones much heartache and confusion when it matters. WGC Lawyers’ team...

Divorce can be a difficult time for any family. To make matters worse, there comes the issue of dividing your marital assets. In Australia, the sole ground for divorce is described as “an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, evidenced by a twelve-month separation...

A building contract is a binding legal document between two parties, usually a builder and a client, outlining the plans and conditions for the construction or renovation of a building. Building contracts in Australia must meet certain parameters. For example, all...