Signing your Will is not a “one and done” event. It requires regular review and updating as your circumstances change. Key events should trigger a review. ...
Undoubtedly, the COVD-19 world we live in has raised many difficult questions for individuals and families alike. First and foremost, whether or not to get the jab is a hotly debated topic. But what happens if parents disagree about vaccinating their children?...
Domestic Financial abuse is a form of family violence in which one partner attempts to exercise power and control over their spouse by limiting their access to finances and dictating the terms on which money is to be spent. It often happens alongside other types...
From 1 September 2021 the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia merged into a new amalgamated court now known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”)....
If your marriage or relationship is on the rocks and you are deciding as to whether to separate from your spouse, and are concerned as to the effect on your inheritance, then here is some advice which you ought to consider in making your decision...
Solari and Stock welcome you back to the office from Monday 11 October...
The general rule in relation to costs in family law matters is outlined in section 117(1) of the Family Law Act 1975, which states that each party to a proceeding shall pay their own legal costs. This is the starting point for all applications that...
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Many parents wish to help their adult children financially throughout their lifetime, for example by advancing money to fund a deposit to buy their first home. These advances are rarely documented. But what happens to that money if the adult child subsequently separates or...
Have you ever wondered what is involved in meeting with one of our Family Law Solicitors? This should help to demystify the process for you....