What is the difference between a gift and a loan?
28 Feb What is the difference between a gift and a 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?
26 Feb I want to lend or gift 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...
Common mistakes that could make your Will invalid
29 Jan Common mistakes that could make your Will invalid
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. ...
Land Tax Exemption Changes-Updated
24 Jan Land Tax Exemption Changes-Updated
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...
HOW DO I LEGALLY SEPARATE FROM MY SPOUSE?
27 Dec HOW DO I LEGALLY SEPARATE FROM MY SPOUSE?
Separation is the ending of an intimate partner relationship, including the end of a marriage or de facto relationship. It is often a difficult time; it can be stressful, and you may feel unsure about what to do next....
Changes to the Family Law Act
18 Dec Changes to the Family Law Act
On 19 October 2023, the Commonwealth Government has passed two Family Law Bills that will change the way Parenting matters are dealt with by the Family Law Courts. ...
Changes to the Family Law Act-Detailed
18 Dec Changes to the Family Law Act-Detailed
On 19 October 2023, the Commonwealth Government has passed two Family Law Bills that will change the way Parenting matters are dealt with by the Family Law Courts. ...
Top tips for separated parents at Christmas
11 Dec Top tips for separated parents at Christmas
As we are fast approaching the ‘Silly Season’, we need to seriously think about taking care of ourselves and our children at Christmas! Emotions are often high at Christmas and especially so for separated families. Here are some of our Top Tips...
Video-Kirstin Attard parenting proceedings
07 Dec Video-Kirstin Attard parenting proceedings
In this second video of the Parenting Proceedings series, Kirstin discusses your first Court event in your parenting proceedings. To view Kirstin's first video in the series please review this article for the links....