Porter Hulett Solicitors

What is the difference between a lawyer and a conveyancer?

A lawyer is a person who is trained to advise clients on their legal rights and obligations in a variety of circumstances, including the buying and selling of real estate and the conveyancing process. A conveyancer is a person who is licensed to assist buyers and sellers of real estate through the conveyancing process but cannot advise on areas of law that are beyond 'conveyancing work' as defined in the Conveyancers Act 2006.

Who can make a will?

Anyone over the age of 18, and anyone under 18 who is married or contemplating marriage, can make a will, provided they have testamentary capacity. Persons under the age of 18 who are unmarried can make a will with the approval of the Court; this can be advisable for young people who are earning large sums of money in modelling, in show business or arising out of their sports activities or from commercial endorsements.

What Time Limits Apply in Family Law Matters?

Different time limits apply to bringing property settlement proceedings for married and unmarried people. For de facto spouses the relationship must last for 2 years before you can seek adjustive orders from a Court. You must make your application within 2 years of separation. For married people you must start your proceedings no later than one year after your divorce.

What time limits apply in family law matters?

Different time limits apply to bringing property settlement proceedings for married and unmarried people. For de facto spouses, the relationship must last for 2 years before you can seek adjective orders from a court. You must make your application within 2 years of separation. For married people you must start your proceedings no later than one year after your divorce.

Can a loan be taken out for solicitors fees?

Litigation lenders provide funding to enable people to pursue legal action. Litigation loans are most common for class actions and personal injury claims, but are also available for some family law and deceased estate cases.

Can a loan be taken out for solicitor's fees?

Litigation lenders provide funding to enable people to pursue legal action. Litigation loans are most common for class actions and personal injury claims but are also available for some family law and deceased estate cases.

Do all family law matters have to go to court?

Statistics show that approximately 85% of family law disputes are resolved without the Court being required to make any decision. In other word people have agreed as to the outcome of their dispute and have only used the Court services to formalise that agreement or have decided that they do not require the agreement to be formalised at all.

Do all family law matters have to go to Court?

Statistics show that approximately 85% of family law disputes are resolved without the Court being required to make any decision. In other words people have agreed as to the outcome of their dispute and have only used the Court services to formalise that agreement or have decided that they do not require the agreement to be formalised at all.

Do you take on Legal Aid work?

We are members of the Legal Aid panel and will apply for Legal Aid if you are eligible.

Should I have the Contract checked before I buy?

Yes, and we have developed our pre-purchase legal advice service specifically for this purpose. Conveyancing begins after you have purchased real estate. Too many consumers fail to obtain legal advice from a qualified lawyer before they buy, and this can lead to enormous problems after the sale has taken place.

Should I have the contract checked before I buy?

Yes, and we have developed our pre-purchase legal advice service specifically for this purpose. Conveyancing begins after you have purchased real estate. Too many consumers fail to obtain legal advice from a qualified lawyer before they buy, and this can lead to enormous problems after the sale has taken place.

Do I really need a will?

Yes. Otherwise, the laws of intestacy will apply. This means your assets may be sold to satisfy debts and shared among beneficiaries, or, if there are no relatives, assets may be given to the state government.