Family Law
Are you in the middle of a property dispute with an ex-partner? This can be difficult and heart-wrenching but there are a few ways that the Courts try to help. At the beginning of the case, there are a number of ways available for both parties to access and disclose all relevant financial matters. Both […]
What is an enduring guardianship?
An enduring guardianship is appointing someone to make lifestyle and health decisions for you, if you lose the ability to make such decisions in the future. It is different from a power of attorney, which is used for financial decisions. An enduring guardianship document can list exactly what areas you want to be included such […]
How to have the best chance in court
The worse thing imaginable: you have been arrested. What do you do? You have options. Joseph Sampson, solicitor at McDonnell Schroder has some suggestions. “Don’t forget, it is likely you will be in a local court, so it’ll be a magistrate in Court, and not a judge. And just dress well – no suit.” Joseph […]
Frequently Asked Questions
After over 25 years as a solicitor exclusively practising in Blacktown and Schofields, Anthony McDonnell, Principal of McDonnell Schroder Solicitors answers some frequently asked questions: 1) Are your first consultations free? Yes. We think it is important to give our potential client’s an opportunity for some preliminary free advice. 2) What does ‘no win, no […]
Does size matter?
When choosing a legal firm, does size matter? In my opinion, after 30 years of practice in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, I believe it does. Let me explain. If you had been reading my earlier articles, I have stated that developing a relationship between your solicitor can be an important as a doctor/patient relationship. […]
Current issues in superannuation
Duties of the Trustee and the Insurer in relation to Total and Permanent Disablement Claims (TPD) The majority of super funds have an insured component in the event of Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD); Income Protection (IP) or Death. It is worthwhile to check your last statement from your Super Fund to ascertain what entitlements […]
COVID-19 changes
McDonnell Schroder is focused on responding to the impacts that COVID-19 is having on all of our clients. We have all had to make adjustments during isolation but there are some helpful guidelines recently brought in by the government to ensure we all keep safe. For court matters, many hearings are now being held without the […]
COVID-19 claims
If you contract COVID-19 at work, you may be able to make a workers compensation claim. You will have to prove that your work activities were the main contributing factor to you contracting the disease. Everyone’s claim is assessed on its merits so make sure you keep good records and even a diary. If you want […]
Court attendance notices
A court attendance notice is a document that tells a person to attend court to answer a charge or in response to: A claim against them An application for an order against them Some court attendance notices used to be called summonses. What is in the notice? Both court attendance notices: State the charges or claims […]
Security for Children and Separating Parents
When a relationship breaks down, children can be caught in the cross-fire. But there is much that parents can do to protect and support their children after separation. Not all separations are amicable, but a civil approach can sometimes work. Both parties can work out a written parenting plan, covering important things like where the child will […]
