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We appreciate the troublesome times parties are facing with the increase to the cost of living. Here are some helpful tips on helping you save on legal costs in Family Law Matters

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.

Are Powers of Attorneys and Enduring Guardians important in Estate Planning?

Why an estate plan is not reserved for the wealthy, and the implications of not taking proper legal and financial advice when planning the management of assets during your life, and the disposal of assets on death.

Here are 5 of our top divorce facts that might clarify some of the myths about getting a divorce.

Anybody who has looked even briefly at residential Aged care in Australia quickly realises that it is both expensive and complex. With the taxpayer funding up to $120,000 per resident on top of paying up to $25,000pa in Age Pension, the cost of state funded Aged Care in an ageing population will be financially crippling for future generations.

If you run a business from home, you should disclose this information on your home insurance policy, otherwise any future claims may be rejected.

When parties to a marriage or a de facto relationship separate, they will usually seek to divide their assets between themselves by way of a property settlement. In some situations, the issue of Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) will arise. CGT can be costly and, if applicable, it is important that parties understand the implications of CGT on their property settlement.