The Family Court and de facto relationships
Over the last decade an increasing number of Australians are living in de facto relationships, while marriage rates have fallen. ...
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Traps to Avoid when buying a Property
Buying a home is the biggest investment or financial outlay that most of us will make in a lifetime. It is critical to your financial...
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Immunisation and Family Law
Some Australian parents have recently begun to question whether to immunise their children, expressing concerns about possible...
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E-conveyancing the way of the future
For the past 150 years when completing a property settlement it has been necessary for lawyers and banks to meet up to check and swap...
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Employee or Contractor – do you know the difference?
It’s important for all businesses to have systems in place to determine whether workers should be classified as employees or independent...
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The family business and property settlements – the importance of valuations
Separating couples involved in a family law property settlement are often under emotional and financial pressure. When one or both...
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Can I secretly record my spouse?
We’ve all had times when we can’t recall a conversation someone else swears we had. Often, one person in a relationship is more adamant...
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Replacing Appointors and Guardians of Discretionary Trusts
An increasing number of individuals, especially those with complex professional and personal affairs, are using discretionary trusts as...
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Can your ex de facto inherit under your Will?
The Succession Act 1981 (Qld) (the Act) deals with the making, alteration and interpretation of Wills, the rules of intestacy and family...
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Wills for blended families
Making a Will is important, particularly if you are part of a blended family. A blended family is a family in which one or both partners...
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