Video: Am I Really The Father?
11 Apr Video: Am I Really The Father?
In this video Shweta Kumar discusses paternity testing; what are they? who can order them? and what happens to the results?...
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Video: Loaning money to children
27 Mar Video: Loaning money to children
In this clip we discuss lending money to children. While families may feel compelled to assist their children with property purchases or business ventures without formalities or professional advice, there are considerable risks for both the lending parents and borrowing children if legal advice...
Renting and Pets
25 Mar Renting and Pets
Australians love our furry family members. In fact, the federal government’s Pets in Australia survey found that more than 60 per cent of Australian households have a pet. However, the rules about renting with pets can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know....
Coercive Control Laws Likely to be in effect from July 2024
18 Mar Coercive Control Laws Likely to be in effect from July 2024
Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse. It occurs when someone repeatedly hurts, scares, or isolates another person to control them. ...
What Assets Can You Give Away on Death Under Your Will?
11 Mar What Assets Can You Give Away on Death Under Your Will?
Drafting a Will is a crucial aspect of an effective estate plan as it ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes on your death. However, there are some rules on what assets can be, and cannot be, disposed of under your Will. ...
Paternity Testing-Who Can Request Them?
06 Mar Paternity Testing-Who Can Request Them?
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...
Am I really your father?
04 Mar Am I really your father?
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 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?...
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....