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After a marriage or relationship breaks down, the issue of whether to stay in the family home or leave is a hotly contested issue. This is especially emotive when children are involved. Finances are tight and may not stretch comfortably, or even at all, across two households for the payment of rent and/or a mortgage. After all, few adults want to move back in with parents. So, what does the law say?

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An Executor is the person appointed in another person’s will to dispose of the monies, property and other assets listed in that will, after the death of its author.

An Executor has to follow both the deceased’s wishes and numerous legal requirements when disposing of that estate.

A recent Supreme Court case in Queensland is a timely reminder of the need to take care when nominating who is to receive a member’s superannuation benefits, particularly when the provision is made in the binding death nomination for payments to be made to a member’s estate.

The short answer to this question is ‘yes’ it could be categorised as a ‘De Facto Relationship’ if it meets the criteria set out below. Therefore, you need to be aware that once you start spending significant time with a new partner, you are leaving…

You should try and deal with your own emotions first and avoid letting your emotions get in the way of making decisions. Naturally, going through a separation is a very emotional and difficult time for clients. Try and treat your settlement as a ‘civil business-like transaction’.

Can I lend money to my child for the purchase of a property?
The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes, but there are some practical considerations before doing so.

According to RealEstate, the age of first home buyers in Australia is edging closer to 40, and as property prices continue to increase, it is difficult to see this reducing. Any Sydneysider will tell you that property ownership is a far flung dream, often only achieved with the help of parents or grandparents who might pay the upfront costs such as stamp duty, deposit or legal fees.

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What is Collaborative Practice?
Collaborative Practice is a voluntary dispute resolution method of resolving family law issues without recourse to court litigation.