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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.

If you’ve ever watched a legal drama on television, you might think that you have a pretty good understanding of what lawyers do and how they work. However, the fact is often different to fiction. Here are the answers to some common questions people ask about working with lawyers.

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

The Family Law Act defines superannuation as ‘property’ which is capable of being divided between the parties of a marriage or a de facto relationship. However, superannuation is treated differently to other assets. There are specific laws which regulate superannuation, including the process of splitting a superannuation interest.

‘Can I see my child if there is an AVO?’ Shweta Kumar answers this question and discusses the different types of AVOs.

An AVO can affect the nature of your relationship with your child. When parenting Orders are made, many people are unclear as to how an AVO impacts those parenting Orders.

A common misconception about divorce in Australia is that both parties must ‘agree’ to divorce. This is not the case. An application for divorce can either be made by both parties making a joint application for divorce, or, by one party making a sole application for divorce. It is important to remember that different obligations apply when making a sole or a joint application.

Interest rates are continuing to rise. We have had 12 interest rate rises since May 2022 and are likely to have another in the coming months. What does this mean for couples and the impact on marriages?