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I first met Nikita Ward when I changed from my city based firm to S&S to handle my difficult divorce…

Family trusts are often established for various reasons, including asset protection, tax and estate planning. One common question that arises is whether a family trust fund can protect assets in the event of a divorce.

“Rebecca Exley was very patient explaining all the legal differences and consequences for each instruction given..”

Welcome to our July 2024 Monthly Review. The Monthly Review is a bite sized selection of articles written by our Solari and Stock Lawyers. If you would like to discuss any of these articles, or require an appointment with one of our Team, please contact us on 8525 2700 or click on the button below.

In New South Wales, the powers and limitations of an attorney acting under a Power of Attorney (PoA) are governed by the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW). This legislation outlines the scope of authority that an attorney may have, as well as specific restrictions on their powers. One of the critical areas of concern is whether an attorney can make, amend, or see the Will of the principal.

Another wonderful testimonial for our team at Solari and Stock. Can our Sutherland Shire Solicitors help you with your concerns? Contact Solari and Stock on 02 8525 2700 to discuss your or click here to request an appointment.

Divorce can be an incredibly challenging and emotional process. One of the most significant concerns for many couples is the division of property, particularly the family home. So, who gets the house in a divorce?

In this video Shweta Kumar discusses the first day in Court for a Family Law matter, what to expect and possible outcomes. For more information see the article ‘I have to go to Court for a Family Law matter – What is going to happen?’

I have to go to Court for a Family Law matter.
Having to go to Court can be a very overwhelming experience if you do not know what to expect. This article will help you understand what happens at the first Court event.

In this video, Shweta Kumar discusses what to if the Court orders a Family Report, what it means and what you should do. For more information on Family Reports, please refer to Shweta’s article The Court has ordered a Family Report. If you have a…

Due to the continued rising cost of living and interest rates, it is becoming more common for Australians to rent out their properties, with many turning to Airbnb and similar platforms. As a platform for short-term rental accommodation, Airbnb has specific laws and regulations in NSW that you must comply with to list your property.  If are thinking about listing your home on a short term property rental site, there are several important steps and considerations to take into account:

Revenue NSW has announced that from 14 June, it will be sending letters to customers identified as having a potential land tax liability for the first time or a return to liability.

Strata title is a system for owning units and townhouses, which generally have a combination of private residences as well as communal spaces.

When you buy into a strata plan you buy a “lot”, which may include the main unit area and possibly a balcony, garage or even storage area. Other parts of the property – such as a foyer, stairways and driveways – are usually common property.

In this video, Suna Ozcan discussess the perils of joint property ownership, what happens if one purchasers want to sell but the other owner/s want to keep the property?

Separation can be a complex and emotionally charged process, particularly when it comes to the division of assets.

Our May 2024 Newsletter has been released, and has been posted and emailed to our clients. Included in this edition is: Click here to be taken to our May Newsletter. If you would like to subscribe to future newsletters email us here; additionally, if you have any questions regarding…

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.

Whilst a property settlement severs the financial ties between you and your former spouse, there are two possible claims that may be made by your former spouse even after a property settlement.

In this clip Suna Ozcan discusses lending money to children. While families may feel compelled to assist their children with property purchases or business ventures without formalities or professional advice, there are considerable risks for both the lending parents and borrowing children if legal  advice isn’t sought and agreements aren’t properly documented beforehand.

Australians love our furry family members. In fact, the federal government’s Pets in Australia survey found that more than 60 per cent of Australian households have a pet. However, the rules about renting with pets can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know.

In this video Mia Doncevski discusses property orders and and the most favorable approach for parties going through a separation and wishing to settle their property affairs.

Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse. It occurs when someone repeatedly hurts, scares, or isolates another person to control them.

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.

Negative gearing is a prominent term that often arises in the realm of real estate and property investment. This article aims to shed light on what negative gearing is, how it works, its advantages and disadvantages, and its potential impact on investors.

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.  

A “de facto” relationship is where two people who are not married or related by family, are in a relationship as a couple on a “genuine domestic basis”. This includes same sex couples.

In this video Kirstin Attard discusses superannuation and the way it is handled within the realms Family Law.

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.

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.

The purpose of an AVO is to protect a person from violence, including stalking, intimidation or harassment. Any person who is or has been the victim of violence and has a reasonable fear to believe that this behaviour will continue, can apply for an Avo.

In our previous aged care article we looked at the costs of care for those with high means (assets above $178,839.20). What about those with a lower level of assets? How can they afford Aged Care? Residents with low or moderate means will have their Age Care Accommodation supplemented by the Government so what does this mean and who is classed as a low or moderate means resident.

Relationship breakdowns are a time of enormous financial stress for most families, especially those with children. The joint finances which have supported one household must now be stretched over two – often with some help from the Government in the form of increased Family Tax Benefit and other payments.

With respect to property and financial matters, the Court has a duty to make orders that “as far as practicable…will finally determine the financial relationships between the parties”.

With respect to property and financial matters, the Court has a duty to make orders that “as far as practicable…will finally determine the financial relationships between the parties”. However, once orders have been made to finally determine a party’s property interests, the Court still has the power to set aside or vary those orders.

Our March Newsletter showcases a number of articles written by our Solari and Stock Lawyers. These articles relate to a variety of topics, and we trust that you find these articles informative.

Our Family Lawyers focus on what is important to you, and we give you the benefit of our team’s many years of experience representing Family Law clients. We can guide you because we know how to deal with your situation even if you have a very difficult spouse or partner.

Secret Centrelink. In this article we will explore some lesser known Centrelink legislation that can be used to improve individuals and couples Centrelink outcomes.

Whether it is the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, all financial ties between the parties must be finalised following separation. The following are factors taken into consideration when deciding how to divide the parties’ property.