A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. For many Australians, a simple Will, leaving everything outright to a spouse or dividing it equally among the children does the job adequately. It provides clarity and…
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Beyond the Basic Will: When You Need a More Complex Estate Plan
The Relevance of a De Facto Relationship in Australia
Australian society has long recognised the existence of non-traditional domestic partnerships. This has been reflected across various laws, with de facto relationships holding significant weight from a legal perspective. This can be a confusing area, especially when it comes to…
Family Law Changes: Property Settlements
Recent Family Law Act changes property settlements, predominantly focused on financial matters, 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 you’re in…
HECS/HELP Debt and your Family Law Property Settlement
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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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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