Bennett Carroll Solicitors

11/10/2026

Monday morning school runs can be hard enough. After a separation, they can become a weekly flashpoint.

Who does drop-off and pick-up? Which school? Who pays for before and after school care? These are some of the most common points of disagreement between separated parents, and they’re easier to settle with a clear plan than week by week.

We’ve outlined what parents need to know about school and childcare arrangements after separation:
https://www.bcglaw.com.au/school-and-childcare-arrangements-after-separation-what-parents-need-to-know/

Bennett Carroll Solicitors, family lawyers across South East Queensland since 1974.

11/10/2026

When someone close to you passes away, the list of people to tell can feel endless: banks, Centrelink, the ATO, insurers, utility providers, and more.

We’ve put together a Queensland checklist so nothing is missed during an already difficult time. Save it for when you or someone you know needs it.

https://www.bcglaw.com.au/the-ultimate-who-to-notify-checklist-queensland-estate-planning-administration-guide/

Bennett Carroll Solicitors, supporting Queensland families since 1974.

09/10/2026

Buying with a friend, sibling or partner?

Before you sign the contract, agree in writing what happens if someone wants to sell, can’t cover their share of the repayments, or passes away. A co-ownership agreement sets this out now, while everyone is on good terms.

Read our guide to shared property ownership:
https://www.bcglaw.com.au/understanding-co-ownership-agreements-a-guide-to-shared-property-ownership/

Offices across South East Queensland. Since 1974.

09/10/2026

Calls not returned. No clear estimate of costs. Surprises at every step.

If that sounds like your current legal matter, it may be time to ask whether your lawyer is the right fit. You can change lawyers part-way through a matter, and it’s often simpler than people expect.

We’ve outlined the red flags to watch for and what a switch involves:
https://www.bcglaw.com.au/signs-of-a-bad-lawyer-red-flags-when-to-switch-legal-representation/

Bennett Carroll Solicitors, helping Queenslanders since 1974.

07/10/2026

Is your super safe in a separation? Not necessarily, and for many people that is a good thing.

After a long marriage, superannuation is often the biggest asset in the pool, and balances are rarely even. If you stepped back from work to raise children or support your partner's career, the law can recognise that through a superannuation split.

Our latest article explains how splitting agreements and court orders work, what happens with defined benefit funds and SMSFs, and the deadlines you cannot afford to miss.

Read more: https://www.bcglaw.com.au/superannuation-splitting-long-marriage/

30/09/2026

Free guide, plain English.

30/09/2026

We make your conveyancing process simple and stress-free.

25/09/2026

If you've lost a loved one and you're not sure what happens next with their estate, probate is usually the first thing that comes up. It's the legal step that confirms the Will and gives the named executor authority to act but it's not always straightforward, and the responsibilities can feel overwhelming at a difficult time.
We explain what's involved and walk Queensland families through the process, plain English, no jargon.
Call 1300 334 566 for a straightforward conversation.

https://www.bcglaw.com.au/why-do-i-need-a-grant-of-probate-wills-estate-law/

25/09/2026

21/09/2026

"He said he's old enough to choose." We hear this a lot and it's one of the biggest myths in family law. There's no set age when a child gets to decide which parent to live with. Our latest article explains what the law actually says, and how Bennett Carroll can help your family navigate parenting arrangements the right way.

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There's no set age at which a child can choose which parent to live with. Learn what Australian family law really says, and how Bennett Carroll Solicitors can help