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ADVO’s aim to ensure the safety and protection of the victim and children by prohibiting certain conduct by the perpetrator on a case-by-case basis but will include restrictions on assaulting, stalking, intimidating, and harassing the victim and may include restrictions on accessing property or approaching the victim.

You may have made a nomination to your super fund as to who receives the balance of your superfund upon your death, but do you know if your nomination is binding?

The use and abuse of technology in Domestic Abuse and Family Law cases, how this can affect everybody on a daily basis and what you can do about it.

The roles of an executor and a trustee, while sometimes held by the same individual, have separate duties when it comes to managing a deceased person’s estate.

What we learn from years of experience in Family Law is that most clients don’t want to go Court and most clients don’t want an ugly bitter separation with their ex-partner. They want to be more amicable, with a view to keep their relationship with their ex-partner as peaceful and cooperative as possible, especially when children are involved.

There are a number of domestic violence support services available to those requiring assistance and support, amongst these are the ones listed above. If you have concerns about your situation and need to speak with one of our experienced Family Law Solicitors, please do not…

Just a reminder to be safe and aware online, as we have heard of a number of scams taking place at the moment.

Drafting a Will is a crucial aspect of an effective estate plan as it ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes on your death. However, there are some rules on what assets can be, and cannot be, disposed of under your Will.

Our February 2024 Client Newsletter is out now!

Separation is the ending of an intimate partner relationship, including the end of a marriage or de facto relationship. It is often a difficult time; it can be stressful, and you may feel unsure about what to do next.

Some parents may worry that their former partner who wishes to travel overseas with their child will not return. In these circumstances, a parent may file an urgent application to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia prohibiting the child from travelling overseas. This article will explore the orders that the Court can make to prevent a parent from traveling overseas with their child following separation.

From 1 February 2024,
a person is not entitled to a principal place of residence exemption in relation to a property, unless all the persons who use and occupy the property as their principal place of residence together own at least a 25% interest in the property.

On 19 September 2023, and as a result of the NSW Government’s 23/24 Budget, the Treasury and Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (NSW) was introduced into Parliament which introduced changes to the Land Tax Management Act 1956 (NSW) which changes the eligibility for the land tax exemption relating to a person’s principal place of residence, where only one of the co-owners occupies the property.

In this video Shweta Kumar discusses parental responsibility, what it means and what it involves; it’s the authority to make decisions about your children relating to their care, welfare and their development.

As we are getting closer to the end of the year, if you are a separated parent, you might want to make sure that you have already started talking to your Ex about arrangements for the school holidays and that you have some agreement about the upcoming Christmas school holidays.

You might have heard the term parental responsibility, but do you know what it means and what it involves? Parental responsibility is the authority to make decisions about your children relating to their care, welfare and their development.

Parents wishing to travel with their children overseas after a family separation must be aware of certain provisions under the Family Law Act that require consent to be obtained from the non-travelling parent prior to travel. Failure to obtain consent may result in the travelling parenting being penalised or denied at the border.

Contesting a Will is becoming more prevalent; complex family dynamics, relationship breakdowns, and increased wealth, are giving rise to disputes on death.

Welcome to our mid year client newsletter. We have selected a number of articles by our Solari and Stock Team and our guest writer Simon Boylan that may be of interest.  

Solari and Stock have launched our new Client Portal. The Solari and Stock Client Portal will allow our clients to login to our system whenever they choose to access their own files, view the documents held in their files accounting details relating to the files including any money held in trust, totals of billed and unbilled Work in Progress, billed and unbilled disbursements, how the matters are tracking against estimates provided to the clients and the amount of any outstanding invoices.

Wondering about the process meeting with our Family Law Solicitors? Our infographic below outlines the process of collaborating with Solari and Stock’s Family Law Solicitors. It guides you through each phase, starting from your initial phone call to Solari and Stock up to the end of your inital consultation.

Meeting with a Family Law Solicitor? Wondering what to expect? Here’s an overview of what happens during your consultation with one of our Family Law Team.

Have you ever wondered what to expect when you meet with a Family Lawyer at Solari and Stock? Hopefully this infographic will help to demystify the process for you.

Solari & Stock are looking for an experienced lawyer to join their commercial team wanting to develop their career path as a lawyer.

An interlocutory order in family law is a temporary order made by a Court during the course of legal proceedings.

Whether you’re dealing with parenting arrangements, property disputes or urgent safety concerns, interlocutory orders can provide relief while the Court considers the broader case. An interlocutory order in family law is a temporary order made by a Court during the course of legal proceedings.

We love hearing from our clients about their experiences with our team. This testimonial highlights the efficiency of Rebecca and the Estates team! Are you considering updating your Will or have questions about your estate planning? We’re here to assist you every step of the…

We are excited to bring you a selection of insightful articles and article related video crafted by our experienced team of solicitors. We trust that you will find the content both informative and valuable.

Reminder-it’s the end of daylight savings this weekend, remember to turn your clocks back 1 hour.

Another fabulous testimonial for Nicole and our Family Law Team. To speak to one of our Family Law Team contact us on 8525 2700, or click here to request an appointment or on the Book Now button below. Our experienced team of Family Law Solicitors include Riccarda Stock, Nicole Quirk, Shweta Kumar, Nikita Ward and Kirstin Attard.

In this video Kirstin discusses the importance of being honest at your first appointment with your Family Law Solicitor. To discuss this with one of our Family Law team please contact us on 8525 2700 or click here to request an appointment. To see more…

Have you heard about the new Empowering Professionals Series from Solari and Stock? Are your clients facing complex family law issues? Do you seek clarity on Family Law financial matters? We understand your concerns. After years of working alongside financial professionals, the Solari and Stock…

Choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision for any parent. This decision can become more challenging during separation or divorce, especially if communication has deteriorated or if one school is more convenient for one parent than the other.