The same laws apply to parties who were married, or those considered in a de facto relationship, following separation. Since 1 March 2009, de facto couples have had the same rights in terms of … [Read more...]
Enforcing your parenting plan
Enforcing parenting plans is very different to Court Orders. Whilst a Court can fine or impose other penalties for a parent who breaches orders made by the court, this is not so for parenting … [Read more...]
Travelling Overseas with your Child when Separated
As a single parent, travelling overseas with a child can bring with it many complexities, especially when there are family law proceedings currently before the Courts. When you are arranging your … [Read more...]
Child Support – How does it work?
Matters of child support are handled by the Child Support Agency in the first instance. They provide a free service. The amount of child support required to pay for children is assessed and, if … [Read more...]
Easy Mistakes To Make When You Separate
Separation is an emotional and very confusing time for everyone. Most people find themselves balancing an emotional roller-coaster ride coupled with work commitments, parenting obligations and … [Read more...]
So you’ve separated? Now what? Our advice on financial protection after separation.
Firstly, make note of your separation date. The separation date is when you finally decide the relationship is over and have communicated this to your partner, even if still living under the same … [Read more...]
Foreign resident capital gains withholding payments – impacts on foreign and Australian residents
Pursuant to new rules for vendor disposing of certain taxable Australian property, a vendor will be required to provide a Foreign resident capital gains withholding clearance certificate for contracts … [Read more...]
Interstate or International Relocation with the Children
Cases involving the proposed relocation of a child are difficult cases for the Court to decide. Generally, decisions in relocation cases apply the same criteria as for other parenting cases, … [Read more...]
Our guide to Family Court procedures
When couples separate, obtaining advice from a specialist family lawyer is so important. The earlier you contact a specialist family lawyer, the sooner you will have a clear understanding of the legal … [Read more...]
Savings For First Home Buyers NSW
The NSW Government will be introducing a range of measures to support first home buyers from 1 July 2017. NSW will scrap stamp duty for first home buyers on existing homes up to $650,000 from July … [Read more...]
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