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When is Family Violence considered in a Matrimonial Property Settlement?
What is family violence and how could this affect our property settlement? Following separation, a property settlement occurs between parties to divide financial assets and liabilities. In most cases, marital conduct of either party is not considered to be relevant...
Online Probate Registry
Probate is the official proving of a Will and registering it in the Supreme Court of South Australia as the last valid will of the deceased person. While executor(s) can apply for Probate directly, it is normally completed by a lawyer on their behalf, due to the...
Starting a business
When starting a business it is a good idea to seek legal advice. Our experienced team of lawyers in Adelaide, Millicent and Whyalla can help. The legal matters you should consider can include: Business structureHow will you structure your company? Will sole trader,...
Tess Dunsford back in the South East
Hume Taylor & Co is excited to announce that South East local, Tess Dunsford has recently been appointed as Senior Associate at the Millicent office. Born and raised in Beachport, Tess was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in the Supreme Court of South...
Merry Christmas from Hume Taylor & Co
As we’re now getting closer and closer to ‘that time of year’ we’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of our wonderful clients and wish you all a happy and safe Christmas period. We will be closed from 11.30am Friday 23 December 2016 and reopen at...
Why do I need a solicitor to do my conveyancing?
In South Australia, both solicitors and registered conveyancers can attend to land transactions and conveyancing. However, only a solicitor can assist you should any legal matters arise relating to your conveyance. While it is not common, disputes can arise between...
Rod Luker becomes Chair of SA Branch of STEP
Hume Taylor & Co are proud to announce that on 28 May 2015 one of our longstanding partners, Rod Luker, was elected Chair of the SA branch of STEP (formerly “Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners”). STEP is a London-based, worldwide professional organisation...
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