Understanding how your finances will be divided after a divorce or separation can be complex. In Australia, where pursuing higher education is common, many couples grapple with how HECS/HELP debt is treated during a property settlement. What is HECS/HELP? HECS/HELP…
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HECS/HELP Debt and your Family Law Property Settlement
Top 7 Questions about Family Provision Claims in NSW
When someone passes away, questions about inheritance naturally arise. In cases where someone has not been adequately provided for following the death of a loved one, Family Provision claims exist to help make the situation fairer. This article discusses some…
Getting Interim Orders in the Family Court
Separated couples unable to resolve matters regarding parenting and finances through mutual agreement can apply for Interim Orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Interim Orders are “temporary orders” and are usually made as a matter of…
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…
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Mediation an ‘emerging profession’
A review of Australia’s National Mediator Accreditation System has highlighted the positive role that the NMAS has played in the mediator community, adding credibility and integrity to its practice across the country. Independent research firm Resolution Resources has delivered its…
How parenting coordination can assist law matter
We need a well-structured system to manage timely intervention when unmanaged parental disputes threaten the safety and wellbeing of children. Parenting coordination is necessary to help improve the co-parenting relationship, writes Anne-Marie Cade. Family lawyers and mental health professionals recognise…
Tax issues to consider in family law as the financial year closes
Division 7A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) (ITAA36) aims to deal with payment of profit from private companies, to ensure that tax is… Full article: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c706d309-4c1f-47d0-8604-b1f95bbc9533
I don’t mind camping but I won’t sleep in my car
Divorce. Motherhood. Care. The gender pay gap. A woman’s super balance can tell the story of her life. Usually it tells the story of inequality. Can it be fixed? Sandra is 76, doesn’t own a property, is a transient house-sitter,…
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