Home prices in Australia have reached an all-time high, making it increasingly difficult for first-time buyers to get a foothold in the property market. By March 2024, the average price of a home in Victoria was $928,500, meaning that a buyer would need to have a hefty cash amount of...
Category: Family Law
Should you guarantee your child’s home loan?
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Recent legislative changes to the Family Law Act
Read MoreOn 6 May 2024, the Family Law Act (‘the Act’) was amended to change the way in which the Federal Circuit and Family Court (‘the Court’) approaches parenting matters. The following is a simple guide to the most important of those changes – but if you need help, please talk...
Marriage, separation, divorce and your Will
Read MoreWhat happens to my Will when… Having a Will allows you to decide who manages your estate and who gets your assets upon your death. A Will should, ideally, be reviewed whenever a major life event occurs such as buying a home, the birth of a child, the birth...
What is the difference between divorce and a property division?
Read MoreThe first thing you need to know is that divorce and a division of matrimonial property are two separate events: A divorce is the legal termination of a marriage. You can apply for a divorce after you have been separated from your spouse for a minimum period of twelve months...
