Effective 10 June 2025, significant reforms to Australia’s Family Law Act 1975 will come into effect, following the passage of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024. These changes aim to enhance fairness, safety, and clarity in resolving family law matters,...
Splitting superannuation for family law purposes in Australia involves a legal process that allows separating couples to divide their superannuation entitlements as part of property settlement between them. This process is governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and...
My wife and I split our assets after we separated. We didn’t need lawyers we just agreed. We hear that often. Whilst it may seem simple enough and may save on legal costs to not get the lawyers involved- not formalising things properly can come back to bite you later....
We have talked previously about how the “Bank of Mum and Dad” is an increasing necessity in Australia for parents to enable their children to enter the property market. There is a risk however when parents advance a large amount of their family wealth to their...
Trusts are powerful tools in estate planning, allowing individuals to safeguard assets and control their distribution even after their death. Among the various types of trusts, two common structures are family trusts and testamentary trusts. While both serve similar...
If you have separated from your spouse or de facto partner, deciding what to do about the family home can raise a whirlwind of emotions. Many memories are attached to the family home – good and maybe bad – and while some may want to hold onto the home and all the...
