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FAMILY & HERITAGE

Our services include obtaining instructions from clients, examining and reviewing relevant documents, advising and providing legal opinions, preparing and drafting relevant documents, and managing communication and follow-up with the parties involved to carry out the work as stated below:

Unbalanced Scales of Justice

Family Law (Non-Muslim) – Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (LRA 1976)

  • Marriage and divorce proceedings under the LRA 1976;

  • Claims for spousal maintenance, child maintenance, and arrears of maintenance;

  • Custody, care and control, access, and welfare matters concerning children;

  • Claims and division of matrimonial assets;

  • Domestic violence cases and applications for protection orders;

  • Negotiation and preparation of joint petitions or settlement agreements; or

  • Claims relating to engagement disputes or damages.

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Probate, Estate & Succession (Non-Muslim)

  • Application for Grant of Probate;

  • Application for Letters of Administration;

  • Drafting and execution of wills for non-Muslims;

  • Preparing trust deeds for non-Muslims;

  • Administration of estates, asset valuation, appointment of administrators, distribution, and closure of estates; or

  • Claims relating to disputed or unclaimed estates.

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Family & Inheritance Litigation / Disputes

  • Disputes relating to custody or maintenance;

  • Claims and disputes involving matrimonial property;

  • Disputes among beneficiaries regarding inheritance;

  • Cases involving fraud, concealment of assets, or mismanagement of estates;

  • Domestic violence cases, matters under the Child Act 2001, protection orders, and complaints relating to abuse;

  • Conflicts or disagreements between heirs;

  • Fraud or misappropriation involving the assets and/or property of the deceased;

  • Misconduct in applications for estate administration; or

  • Court actions to resolve family-related disputes.

 

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