1. Get advice early: Having a plan is important.Speaking with a Family Law Specialist early on, will give you confidence in your rights and entitlements throughout the process.They will also be able to provide a range of outcomes will be available to you in your...
Article dated 16 April 2019 Many clients who are negotiating a property settlement and have received or are about to receive a large inheritance, are concerned with how that inheritance will be treated. Often when a party receives any special lump sum payment in their marriage,...
Many clients have been concerned about how the decline in the Sydney market, over the last 6 -12 months , could affect their family law property settlement. There has been significant fluctuation in the market in this period and as much as 35% has been...
When getting divorced or separating from your long term partner there will be many things that will need to be carefully considered. Divorce: the end of the marriage Your divorce and your Family Law matter for are two completely separate processes. The divorce signifies...
Childhood vaccinations exist for the following diseases: Measles Mumps Rubella Tetanus Meningococcal Whooping Cough These are serious diseases some of which can result in the death of a child and many are also infectious. If one child contracts a disease then they could pass to others...
The average wait time for a matter to be heard before the Family Law Courts in Sydney is about 2 -3 years after filing your application. That means that if you are separated from your partner your life can be “put on hold” for 2 to...
A recent case that went to the Court of Appeal brought this issue to light. In the matter of Cao & Cao [2018] FamCAFC 252 (19 December 2018) Justice Austin heard an appeal on a decision that the mother be allowed to...
With many years of experience in family law matters both in and out of the court system, the Solar and Stock Family Law team have created the following step-by-step guide on how to achieve a final Family Law property settlement without the expense, stress, delays and uncertainty of...
Domestic and family violence is a topic that is increasingly in the spotlight in Australia, particularly with the recent strong media focus. In the 2017/2018 year there was 479 reported domestic violence incidents in the Sutherland Shire alone. However, it is estimated that less then...
Many couples who separate today come to a mutual agreement on how to divide their property, however many do not take the steps to legally formalise these agreements. Unfortunately things can change over time, amicable couples can become uncivil and an individual's financial situation can...