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...
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Over time we have been queried by Agents in respect of when can a Vendor/s bid at an auction? There are two instances when a Vendor can bid at an auction. These are set out below: Vendor Bid A Vendor has a mandatory 'Vendor bid' available to be...
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Casual employees often miss out on some of the benefits that part-time and full-time employees enjoy, and concerns can arise especially when the employee is about to become a parent. Some casual employees may wonder if not only are they entitled to maternity or paternity...
There are some crimes that are considered more abhorrent when compared to others, and any offence involving child abuse is deemed to be particularly heinous. Under the Family Law Act (the Act) child abuse can include any physical or sexual assault against a child, or...