There are unique Courthouses spread all across Queensland. One of those is what we would call the “old” Courthouse in Gympie. Designed by John Smith Murdoch, building of this structure commenced in 1900 and was finished by 1902…
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It is that time of year again where we roll out the John Willett Lawyers banners in support of our rural community…
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It is great to see local Maryborough businesses supporting domestic and family violence initiatives for domestic violence prevention month this May…
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Unfortunately this is not an uncommon position taken by parties regarding asset values when embroiled in Family Law property settlement conflicts after separation or divorce…
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Many of you have probably heard of the old Farmer’s adage that life is simpler when you just plough around the stump. In family law conflicts, all too often I see other parties letting themselves become embroiled in aspects of the dispute which are often counter-productive in reaching resolution. If people are not very careful during a family law dispute…
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While summer officially starts in December, it feels like it has arrived early this year. Some regional courthouses in Queensland (such as the Maryborough Magistrates Court) only have limited inside seating for parties to wait for their matter to be called. Sometimes the court is closed meaning non parties are prohibited from being inside the courtroom until their matter is heard…
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There is often a misconception that all family law disputes are decided in the Federal Circuit and Family Court at Brisbane. This is not always the case…
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Nobody knows how good you are, but they do know how quick you are. A great solicitor I previously worked with who retired with 50 years admission under his belt would say this to me a couple of times throughout the year when I was a much younger lawyer…
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