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If my partner were to become a co borrower over my mortgages
If my partner were to become a co borrower over my mortgages on my investment properties that are both solely in my name on the title only and I have a Contracting Out Agreement that has clauses in it to protect these properties from him is still able to claim half on this situation if he becomes co borrower regardless of the Contracting Out Agreement? … read more
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I have a friend, that is married and living in the family
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My husband died in June. We were both Trustees of our family
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What are the options for a Trustee if they are being issued
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I have a question regarding winz. ok so winz has asked this
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Same case can you tell me what section of property relations
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Same case,,my wifes interlocutory application for discovery
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Same case ,I have informed her lawyer that my son owns 95%
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I have been bankrupt, discharged 20/10/2013, need to borrow
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I employed a driver to drive one of my taxis . She signed an
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I am currently in a custody battle with my ex who has also
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Hi Chris, I am a legal secretary helping out a friend here
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