In WA, unless the debt follows a court judgement you have 6 years, otherwise under judgement the period is 12 years. Seek legal advice to recover debts if other avenues have failed.

Under the law; both parents have a duty to support their children financially, whether they are biological (birth) or adoptive parents, same-sex or otherwise.

When you started out, it most likely was with the intention that business would not change the friendship, but overtime people’s circumstances change and disputes over small things that weren’t foreseen can escalate and ruin the friendship and the business. The best way to ensure clarity for all parties is to have a contract. 

Make sure the Will is properly executed, be tested for competency by your solicitor when making the Will to verify sound mind, avoid undue influence from inheritors by removing them from the process and discussion, consider a no-content clause and make a video recording of the Will signing to avoid unnecessary dispute.

If you don't pay your fine within the prescribed time, usually 28 days, your fine will be registered with the Fines Enforcement Registry. This can lead to an enforceable licence suspension order, an enforcement warrant to sell or wheel clamp your vehicle, an unpaid community work order, even spending time in prison.  

No, a settlement agent cannot offer legal advice. To avoid settlement problems seek proper legal advice.