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New Managing Partner from 1 July We are delighted to share the news that Tim White will become TGB’s Managing Partner from 1 July 2024, with Gary Allison handing over the reins after four years in the role. Both Tim and Gary will continue their work advising clients in their respective areas of law – so it will be business-as-usual...
Read moreIf you have separated from your spouse or de facto partner, you might be contacted by a mediation service inviting you to attend mediation. For some, this can be quite daunting, especially if your former partner has not told you that they intend to start the mediation process. The intention of this blog is to demystify the family...
Read moreWhen a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, there can be a crossover between Family law matters and intervention orders (also informally known as ‘restraining orders’). So… what is an intervention order? Intervention orders help to protect a person and their family if they are a victim of abuse, and are...
Read moreA common misconception amongst new clients is that they can construct a Family Trust in which to ‘squirrel away’ assets (including properties) on the basis that the Family Trust will not be captured as part of the parties’ net asset pool. Unfortunately, this is exactly that – a misconception – and this...
Read moreKevin Raison, a Senior Associate in TGB’s criminal law team, writes about the legal options available to people facing a drivers licence disqualification in South Australia. A common reaction from clients facing a court-imposed driver’s licence disqualification, is that they cannot afford to lose their licence because...
Read morePlanned changes to South Australia’s bail laws will disproportionately affect and discriminate against regional and remote Indigenous residents, argues Morry Bailes in his latest Opinion Piece for InDaily: https://www.indaily.com.au/opinion/2024/05/23/bail-law-changes-slam-the-door-on-equality. There are occasions when competing...
Read moreThis is a burning question for all those who have separated and need to finalise their property settlement. We offer these tips to help you transition from your first inquiry through to finalisation. Do you and your former partner have an agreement about the terms of your property settlement or do you need to negotiate one? If...
Read moreYou may have made the decision to move into a residential aged care facility. There are a number of things to consider before signing the agreement and moving in. Here are the top three things we would advise our clients to consider before taking this important step! Make sure you are happy with the location, the staff, your...
Read moreBuying a home is a thrilling milestone, but the journey from “For Sale” to “Sold” can be fraught with complexities. In South Australia, where legal intricacies abound, having a conveyancer by your side from the get-go is not just advisable—it’s essential. The Role of a Conveyancer: Your Trusted...
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