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Potential Claims After A Property Settlement

Potential claims after a property settlement

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.

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Video: Loaning money to children, with Suna Ozcan

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

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.

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Renting and Pets

renting and pets

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.

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Video: Can my property orders be changed?

Video-Can my property orders be changed?

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.

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Coercive Control Laws Likely to be in effect from July 2024

Coercive control laws in effect July from 2024

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

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What Assets Can You Give Away on Death Under Your Will?

What Assets can you give away on Death under your will?

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.

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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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