The dangers of homemade Wills
A home-made Will can be a recipe for a "disaster waiting to happen" ... causing havoc and trauma when least expected! The dangers of homemade Wills.
Read MoreIs my former partner entitled to some of my inheritance?
During a marriage or defacto relationship, it is commonplace that one of the parties becomes entitled to receive an inheritance. If the relationship then breaks down, is the other party...
Read MoreShould Commercial Surrogacy in Australia be de-criminalised?
Surrogacy is an arrangement whereby a couple or single person enter an agreement with a woman who consents to carry their child to full term and surrender the child to...
Read MoreNot all relationships are de facto relationships
Over the past 20 years a considerable change has taken place in both social and judicial attitudes towards relationships outside of marriage, specifically the recognition of same sex relationships...
Read MoreHow do I get to see my grandchildren?
It is a sad reality that sometimes families don’t always see eye to eye and people find themselves in situations where they no longer speak to their family or in-laws....
Read MoreLoans to Children – The riskiest loans of all?
Loans lent to children are usually unsecured, informal and rely on the trust and relationship between the parent and child and sometimes that child's partner. What is often not considered...
Read MoreCapital Gains Tax and Family Law Property Settlements
If you separate and you are considering retaining assets that if sold would result in a Capital Gains Taxation ("CGT") liability or if you are selling an asset at the...
Read MoreWhat if you separate and one person refuses to move out?
It is difficult enough when, for whatever reason, a couple separates. It is an even worse situation when one person refuses to move out of the home...
Read MoreIf I move out, does my ex get to keep the house?
A common misconception is that if you move out of the home and leave your ex there, you are giving up your share of the property...
Read MoreAn important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
This article summarises an important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
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