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Press Release

McDonald Legal and SmartTitle Announce Partnership to Expand Conveyancing Services Across Victoria

Partnership brings together established legal expertise and tech-enabled, fixed-fee conveyancing to strengthen service delivery for Victorian property buyers and sellers. MELBOURNE, VIC – July 08, ...
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Family law

How to Prepare for Your First Family Law Consultation

A first family law consultation is not a test. You do not need to arrive with every document, remember every date or have already decided ...
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Commercial law

What Financial Information Should You Gather After Separation?

After separation, it can be difficult to know which financial documents matter and what should be dealt with first. You do not need to value ...
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Estate Planning

What Is an Enduring Power of Attorney and When Should You Make One?

An enduring power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make certain decisions for you. The appointment can cover financial matters, personal ...
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Family court documents, a calendar and deadline notes arranged on a table in a Melbourne home.
Family law

What to Do If You Receive Family Court Documents

Receiving family court documents can feel confronting, particularly if you were not expecting proceedings to begin. The documents may concern children, property, financial arrangements or ...
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An older will, property keys and updated estate records arranged for review on a Melbourne home-office desk.
Estate Planning

When Should You Review Your Will?

Making a will is an important step, but it should not be treated as a document that can always be filed away and forgotten. Relationships ...
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Banking

Capital Investment Fraud and Failed Investment Platforms – Legal Recovery Options

Investors facing losses from capital investment schemes or online trading platforms may have recovery options through the Courts. McDonald Legal provides strategic advice on tracing ...
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Uncategorized

What To Do If You’ve Been Served With an Interim Family Violence Intervention Order

Being served with a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) can feel overwhelming, particularly if it has come as a surprise. Many men in Victoria find ...
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