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Separation Under One Roof

Posted on May 27, 2020

Separation happens when you and your partner stop living together in a domestic or marriage-like relationship. Separation can occur when one person in the relationship decides to separate and…

2020 Migration Changes

Posted on May 26, 2020

When it comes to migration in Australia, one thing that is certain is that there is always a change on the horizon.So, what are the current migration laws and options?New Regional Visas with PR…

Breakdown of Marriage or De Facto Relationship – When Should You Seek for Advice?

Posted on May 25, 2020

Marriage and de facto relationships can end amicably if parties choose to. Sometimes, however there is dispute regarding the division of property or care of children. In circumstances where the…

Should I Hold a Property in a Trust?

Posted on May 22, 2020

The ownership structure you choose when buying a property can have significant implications for your tax bill and your overall financial situation. Trusts are becoming an increasingly popular…

Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common – What Are They?

Posted on May 21, 2020

Buying a property is perhaps one of the most crucial decisions of your lifetime. It is not an easy affair. There can be implications when more than one buyer is involved, and you have to choose…

Executors of a Will

Posted on May 19, 2020

When you create a Last Will and Testament, it is important that you choose someone you trust to be your executor. An executor of a Will is the person nominated to take care of a deceased’s estate…

What Happens if You Die Without a Valid Will After Divorce?

Posted on May 18, 2020

The consequences of leaving no Will can be particularly significant following a divorce or relationship separation. In the aftermath of a relationship break down, many tend to forget to create a new…

Mandatory Code for Commercial Tenants and Landlords During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on May 15, 2020

The Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Tenancies (“the Code”), released by the Federal Government on 7 April 2020, which will apply to commercial leases of certain eligible small to medium…

Wasting Matrimonial Assets

Posted on May 14, 2020

It is not uncommon that things get messy when a marriage or de-facto relationship is comes to an end. It is also not uncommon for one or both partners to waste the assets of the relationship out of…

What Can You Do When Your Child is Taken Away from You by Your Ex-Partner?

Posted on May 13, 2020

In our recent article on Family Law Watch List, we state that parents undergoing divorce or separation proceedings who are concerned that the other parent may be taking the children overseas can…