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Family Law Changes: Property Settlements
Recent changes to the Family Law Act, predominantly focused on financial property settlements, are now operational. The amendments aim to make the process of dividing property fairer and more transparent, especially for those who have experienced family violence. If...
Conveyancing Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Property
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. While it’s an exciting time, the legal side of the process—known as conveyancing—can be complex, and making conveyancing mistakes can lead to costly delays or even a collapsed deal....
Buying a Business: Essential Steps and Legal Advice
So, you have found a business and you have your heart set on buying it. Congratulations – that’s great news! However, before you rush off to hand over the purchase price, you need to be aware of some important steps to consider. Contents Step 1 – Is this business...
What Happens When You Die Dying Without a Will?
Contents Importance of a Valid Will What Happens to Your Estate When You Die Without a Will? What Can Go Wrong? More Convincing Reasons to Make a Will Summary & Next Steps A valid Will determines how your estate is dealt with after you die. Your Will can appoint...
What Are Grandparents’ Rights After Separation in Australia?
If you are a grandparent facing the challenging circumstances of a break-up in your family group, you may be worried about your right to continue seeing much-loved grandchildren. Unfortunately, after separation or family conflict, some grandparents may only see their...
What Happens to a Family Business After a Couple Separates?
Divorce is almost always a difficult and disruptive life event. For couples who own a family business, the stakes are particularly high, as the fate of the business often becomes a central point of contention during divorce proceedings. In Australia, a family business...
Understanding Key Contract and Conveyancing Terms
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but the legal jargon involved in contracts and the conveyancing process can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. This article explains some key terms that you’ll likely encounter through your property journey....
Steps to Safeguard Your Estate from Family Provision Claims
Estate disputes are surprisingly common in Australia. Laws across different jurisdictions allow eligible individuals to challenge a deceased’s Will if they believe they have not been adequately provided for. In such cases, a successful claim might result in the terms...
Moving in together? Are we now in a de facto relationship?
Just because a couple lives together, does not automatically mean they are in a de facto relationship. There are various factors to consider when determining whether two people are living in a de facto relationship, such as whether they share bank accounts, are in a...
The importance of estate planning before capacity becomes an issue
We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of children or pets. Many of us would also benefit from making a formal arrangement to account for a time when we...