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What is a Binding Financial Agreement

What is a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA)? What is a BFA? In Australia, a BFA is a legal document that allows parties (whether they are married or in a de facto relationship) to formalise their financial arrangements. It is important to remember that this document is different to Consent Orders, which get filed in the […]

Why you can’t afford to put off getting your Will done

Why you can’t afford to put off getting your Will done Planning for the future might seem overwhelming, but creating a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your wishes are carried out after you’re gone. In New South Wales, the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) governs the distribution […]

What to expect from your first appointment with a family lawyer

At KLH Legal, we charge a fixed fee for your first appointment with a family lawyer.

We do not promise to resolve all your questions in that one meeting, but we do aim to give you clarity about your options and likely outcomes. Separation and divorce is a challenging time for anyone. We want to take as much uncertainty out of it as we can.

Fathers Rights in Child Custody – Equal Access is Not the Default

In our experience, many people believe that equal time is the norm in child custody arrangements. That is not the case. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) operates on one key principle – the best interests of the child. We often see people, particularly self-represented litigants in Court refer to ‘father’s rights’, […]

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) – What is it and do I have to Participate?

What is FDR? Family Dispute Resolution, or FDR as it is commonly known, is a process in which a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) helps people resolve and problem-solve their family law dispute. It is a specific type of mediation. The FDRP is independent and the role of the FDRP is to simply facilitate discussions […]

Grandparents and the Family Law Act

Are you aware of grandparents’ rights under the Family Law Act? Parents are usually the main caregivers, but there are many cases where grandparents are involved. As a grandparent, you may be the main carer for your grandchildren and need legal recognition. Perhaps you have concerns about the welfare of your grandchildren in their current […]

How technology is streamlining the conveyancing process

An interview with Judy Hogarth, conveyancer at KLH Conveyancing, about how technology has changed conveyancing over her time in the industry. How long have you been a conveyancer? And how have things changed? I’ve been in the industry for nearly 20 years. When I started, everything was paper and cheques. Bank cheques. Literally pieces of […]

What is conveyancing and how does it work?

What is conveyancing? What does a conveyancer do and why do you need one? This article is for everyone out there who hasn’t bought property before, or who hasn’t bought for a long time. It’s the essential background you need to understand the process. What is conveyancing? At the most basic level, conveyancing is the […]

What you need to know about buying a strata unit

Strata title is very common for units and apartments across Sydney. But what does it mean? And do you need to worry about buying a strata property? What’s different about buying into a strata complex? The conveyancing process for buying into a strata complex is basically the same as any other property purchase. However, there […]

The risks of buying strata title property – a true story

As conveyancers, our main task is usually to make sure your property purchase goes through smoothly and on time. But some – just sometimes – our duty of care means we’d rather the sale never happened. Let’s look at an actual case we handled recently, which highlights some risks of buying strata title property. The […]

Preparing a property sale contract

If you’re selling a house, unit or vacant land, the first thing your conveyancer will do for you is prepare a sale contract. Getting this right will improve your chances of a smooth sale, so it’s worth spending some time on. Here’s the ideal process from our perspective. When should you start drawing up a […]

Unapproved renovations – the vendor perspective

Unapproved renovations can cause all kinds of issues when you’re selling a property. While in theory every home or building in New South Wales – in Australia – has been approved by Council, of course it’s not like that in real life. So what do you need to be aware of when you’re selling a […]

Unapproved Alterations – The Buyer Perspective

In the Sydney market, it’s fairly common to find home-owners selling a property with unapproved alterations. Why? They may not have known they needed Council approval, or they may simply have decided the approval process would take too long and cost too much. But what do unapproved alterations mean for the buyer? How do you […]

Melissa Ceccato, Principal

Melissa has worked in the Hills District for over 15 years and has extensive experience in building and construction disputes as well as criminal law, guiding her clients through complex front-end negotiations and litigation. She is well known for her commercial and practical approach and expertise, having acted for contractors, engineers, developers, homeowners, owners corporations […]

Amanda Haydon – Special Counsel – Accredited Family Law Specialist

Amanda was admitted as a lawyer in early 2001. Since her admission, Amanda has gained experience in a variety of fields including conveyancing, family law, complex deceased estate matters and insurance litigation. After spending time working in both mid-sized and large city-based firms, Amanda moved to KLH & Associates to expand her knowledge of general […]

Lorinda Lang

Lorinda Lang joined KLH & Associates in 2017 as a legal secretary. With her significant experience and organised approach having worked in Family Law for over twenty years, Lorinda brings a sound understanding of legal work to the role. She appreciates the need to be sensitive to the client’s emotional needs and has developed the […]

Helping children deal with divorce

For parents, helping your children deal with divorce is a priority. Even when couples separate, both parties are still parents. In almost every case, both want to support and help the children, but it doesn’t always work out that way. We have written separately about where children live and the time they spend with each […]

How to Choose a Conveyancer

How do you find a conveyancer? Many clients tell us they were referred by their friends, real estate agent, broker or financial planner. Others have found us via online search. If you’re searching online or trying to choose between different recommendations from different people, it’s always a good idea to check online reviews. When in […]

Preparing a will – get it right and protect your future

Preparing a will is the best way to ensure your assets are distributed as you wish when you’re no longer there to manage them. To be effective, your will must be clear, legally valid and up-to-date. So why do so many Australians put off preparing a Will or try to do it themselves? The law […]