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A Special Disability Trust (SDT) is a type of trust established in Australia to provide financial support for people with a disability, without affecting their eligibility for government benefits, like the Disability Support Pension or other income-tested payments. SDT’s can also be established by someone’s Will.

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.

Family violence is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and families across New South Wales. While physical abuse is often the most visible form of family violence, it is crucial to recognise that financial control is also a significant and harmful form of abuse. Financial control, also known as economic abuse, involves behaviours that control a person’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain financial resources, thereby limiting their independence and freedom.

Client experiences matter to us.We’re proud to share this testimonial, which highlights the professionalism and dedication of both our Family Law team and our Conveyancing team. Whether you’re navigating a family law matter or a property transaction, Solari and Stock is here to support you…

We’re delighted to announce that Rebecca Exley will be joining the partnership at Solari & Stock Lawyers with Michael Solari and Riccarda Stock, effective 1 July 2025.

I Can’t Afford to Pay Legal Fees to Pursue My Family Law Rights. Can I pay my legal bills at the end of my matter? Solari and Stock have partnered with the dedicated Family Law finance provider, JustFund, to make it possible for our family law clients to defer paying their fees to the end of their matter and so put then back in a position of control of their future.

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. In this clip Shweta discusses Interlocutory Orders, what they are, and when they are used. It is highly recommended to seek…

A word that often comes up in Family law matters is Undertaking. What is this and what does it mean?

Undertakings are common in family law proceedings and can arise in many situations, from parenting matters to property settlements. It is important to know what they are, how they work and the consequences of breaking one.

Co-parenting requires both parents to work together to raise their children, despite no longer being in a relationship. However, there are instances where one parent may refuse to co-parent, creating additional stress and complications. What are your options if this happens? If you have questions…

Separation can be a challenging time for families, especially when it comes to co-parenting. Co-parenting requires both parents to work together to raise their children, despite no longer being in a relationship. However, there are instances where one parent may refuse to co-parent, creating additional stress and complications.

We’re proud to share another testimonial for our Commercial Team, recognising their expertise and achieving the best outcomes for our clients.

We’re pleased to share the June edition of the Solari and Stock Client Newsletter with you.