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?...
Family law matters Tag
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...
Who gets your pet? How Australian Courts deal with Pet Custody Laws.
19 Feb Who gets your pet? How Australian Courts deal with Pet Custody Laws.
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....
Solari and Stock Client Newsletter is out now!
14 Feb Solari and Stock Client Newsletter is out now!
Our February 2024 Client Newsletter is out now!...
The Government funds the Priority Small Property Pool to be extended to all Family law registries.
12 Feb The Government funds the Priority Small Property Pool to be extended to all Family law registries.
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. ...
Am I required to attend mediation in Family Law?
05 Feb Am I required to attend mediation in Family Law?
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. ...
Changes to Eligibility for Land Tax Exemption for Principal Place of Residence-updated
31 Jan Changes to Eligibility for Land Tax Exemption for Principal Place of Residence-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)....
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...