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. ...
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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....
Happy Long Weekend
29 Sep Happy Long Weekend
Solari and Stock will be closed for the Labour Day Long Weekend on Monday 2nd October....
Constesting A Will
25 Sep Constesting A Will
Contesting a Will is becoming more prevalent; complex family dynamics, relationship breakdowns, and increased wealth, are giving rise to disputes on death....
Ask a Lawyer: Common FAQs
04 Sep Ask a Lawyer: Common FAQs
If you’ve ever watched a legal drama on television, you might think that you have a pretty good understanding of what lawyers do and how they work. However, the fact is often different to fiction. Here are the answers to some common questions people ask...
Changes to the First Home Buyers Scheme
17 Jul Changes to the First Home Buyers Scheme
The First Home Buyers Scheme has expanded. Starting from 1 July 2023, if you are buying a new or existing home with a value of up to $800,000, you will be fully exempt from paying transfer duty. This means you do not have...
Clarifying ‘the best interests of the child’
05 Jul Clarifying ‘the best interests of the child’
Section 60CC of the Family Law Act 1975 includes 2 primary factors and 13 additional factors. These are the factors that the Court refers to when considering the ‘best interests of the child’. ...
What is a Parenting Plan?
03 Jul What is a Parenting Plan?
What is a Parenting Plan and when would you use one? Kirstin Attard discusses Parenting Plans and their uses...