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Paternity Testing-Who Can Request Them?

Who Can Request a Paternity Test?

A paternity test is a DNA test directed by the Court to determine the biological parentage of a child. Without a DNA test, the Family Law Act provides a presumption that that you are a parent of the child if: For more information on this…

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Am I really your father?

Am I really your father?

There are times when there is a dispute over who is the biological father of a child. These questions arise in parenting cases or child support matters. In such matters, the Court can order a paternity test.

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What is the difference between a gift and a loan?

Gift or loan?

What is the difference between gifting money or loaning money to my family members?

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I want to lend or gift money to my child, what do I need to be aware of?

I want to lend money to my child, what do I need to be aware of?

Lending within family members, especially parents lending to their children, is on the rise due to escalating housing costs and economic constraints in Australia. Although there might be a tendency to rely on informal arrangements, our experienced lawyers at Solari and Stock know that a well-constructed, written loan agreement endures over time and overcomes some potential issues which might otherwise arise at law.

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Who gets your pet?  How Australian Courts deal with Pet Custody Laws.

who gets your pet? How Australian Courts deal wiith Pet Custody Laws

Pet custody determines who gets ownership and responsibility for a pet after the owners separate or divorce. In many legal jurisdictions, pets are often considered personal property, similar to other assets.

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Solari and Stock Client Newsletter is out now!

Solari and Stock Client Newsletter

Our February 2024 Client Newsletter is out now!

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Security Notice for Solari and Stock Clients

Security Notice Solari and Stock
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The Government funds the Priority Small Property Pool to be extended to all Family law registries.

Small Property Pool changes

At the end of 2023, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia announced, that the Courts have received funding from the Commonwealth Government to expand the “Priority Property Pool under $500,000” Pilot initiative to all filing registries.

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Am I required to attend mediation in Family Law?

Am I required to attend mediation in family law?

Mediation, which is known as alternate dispute resolution, is a structured negotiation process where you use the assistance of a third party (the Mediator), to identify and assess options and negotiate an agreement to resolve your dispute.

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Changes to Eligibility for Land Tax Exemption for Principal Place of Residence-updated

Changes to eligibility for land tax exemption for principal place of residence

On 1 February 2024 changes introduced to the Land Tax Management Act (LTMA) 1956 become effective, changing the eligibility for principal place of residence exemption for landowners (PPR exemption).

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