Throughout the year, we try to give back to the community where we can. This might be in the form of monetary sponsorship for events, in kind donations of time right down to something very, very small like organizing to jump starting someone’s car in front of the office who’s battery has gone flat.
Read MoreThis month is our 5 year anniversary at John Willett Lawyers. As we reflect on the many accomplishments we have achieved for hundreds of clients over that time, it is hard to believe that it’s been 5 years…
Read MoreEveryday, Dana comes to work with a smile on her face and helps our clients on their journey in resolving legal conflict.
Read MoreOver the years, we’ve helped countless rural families through legal conflict. We understand the challenges they face and will be forever grateful for the trust they place in us to deal with what can potentially be life changing legal problems…
Read MoreMany people go through their entire life only ever needing a lawyer to help them with the purchase of real estate, maybe a business or prepare their estate plan…
Read MoreThis is what good friend Rod Suthers proudly said to me when he recently handed me this old machine he bought from a second hand shop 25 years ago. As I undid the box and opened the lid, I observed what looked like a small typewriter, just with less keys…
Read MoreUnfortunately this is not an uncommon position taken by parties regarding asset values when embroiled in Family Law property settlement conflicts after separation or divorce…
Read MoreGood customer service is important to us. Our clients (and people who seek out legal assistance generally) often go through periods of great stress and anxiety prior to resolution. This can be at an all time high when…
Read MoreWe are lawyers based in Maryborough, Queensland. Our Heritage Maryborough office is based in the Mary River Portside Precinct, adjacent to the rear entrance of the Maryborough Court House…
Read MoreDue to the recent volume of foot traffic to our office foyer and our already heavy workload, our office now operates via appointment only. We are still here every day, working long hours, helping our clients with the various legal conflicts they may encounter…
Read MoreFear, anger, upset, hopelessness and fatigue. These are all feelings possibly experienced by those who find themselves in the midst of legal conflict in family law, criminal law, traffic law, domestic violence or other legal matters…
Our Lawyers office at 134 Wharf Street, Maryborough has a long history dating back about 155 years. Set in the top end of the Maryborough Portside Precinct, the land was originally purchased by Henry Palmer in 1852. Construction was believed to be completed by 23 September 1869…
Read MoreI thought I was right to drive, but I wasn’t. That is not uncommon belief held by those who end up being charged with drink driving offences whom I’ve encountered over the years. That often includes those who are intercepted the next day in a morning after offence…
Read MoreAs an owner of small business, you stay until the job is done. Demand often increases around Christmas time where everyone knows there will be no production of work over the holiday period. I’ve always prided myself on doing the very best I can. Going the extra mile sometimes means staying back…
Read MoreMany 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…
Read MoreRecently, the Australian Bureau of Statistics have released the most recent statics on divorce in Australia. Interestingly, the facts for 2022 are that 49,241 divorces were granted in 2022, compared to 56,244 in 2021.
For 2022, the average duration of marriage for which divorce was granted was 12.8 years…
I have a large bookcase in my office full of Australian Law Reports. These books contain thousands of case law precedents with decided cases applying legal principles. Prior to the internet and the digital age of doing business…
Read MoreWhile 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…
Read MoreIn our practice, people rarely seek our advice and/or assistance during the good times in life. We are often called upon to help people at their darkest hour. Divorce, relationship breakdown, disputes over children, domestic violence issues and other major potential life changing “problems” are what we help clients with…
Over the last few weeks, I haven’t had time to scratch myself. Court cases, mediations, letters, case outlines, matters in the pre action procedure stage as well as a raft of new client appointments. We are now in territory where it starts to dawn on us all that Christmas for another year is only a “few” weeks away…
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