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: your name is on the child’s...
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....
What is the difference between gifting money or loaning money to my family members?...
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...
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....
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. ...
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. ...
Signing a Will is an important life admin task that most people want to do as quickly and as effortlessly as possible. But without proper care and attention, mistakes could result in your Will being invalid and of no effect. ...
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). If you own less than a 25% interest in the land, and you currently receive a...
