During your relationship, you might have mutually agreed to pay money into a separate account for your child's schooling expenses. If neither party has accessed the funds in this account…
For solicitors and accountants, 'simple' family law matters are becoming far less common. We’re seeing more and more clients coming to us with complex legal structures such as companies, trusts…
It’s common during court proceedings for parenting arrangements that a child and/or parents' health, psychology, education and criminal records will be subpoenaed by a party. If there is a reasonable…
This week’s Federal Budget did little for older Hunter people, particularly the growing number of vulnerable people needing aged care at home or in facilities. Our politicians all say older…
A Taree solicitor has joined a specialist health and medical law firm as part of her mission to better help people in the Manning and other parts of regional NSW…
Hunter-based law firm, Catherine Henry Lawyers, is one of the first organisations in Australia to use a new, first of its kind, tool-kit designed to help the nation’s lawyers better…
Buying a property “off the plan” allows you to secure a property - that may not yet be built - at today’s prices and that does not need to be…
This question was recently considered by the High Court of Australia in the case of Commissioner of Taxation v Tomaras [2018] HCA 62. It was confirmed that yes, the Court…
The NSW Government has adopted the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme. This Scheme allows certain first home buyers to claim a stamp duty exemption or concession on their purchases, and…
Prior to 31 January 2019, Australians had the opportunity to decide if they wanted a My Health Record (MHR) and to opt out if they didn’t want one. If you…
Section 4 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) defines a step-parent as a person who: Is not a parent of the child; Is, or has been, married to or…
With divorce and separation common and resulting in second and even third marriages, many people find themselves part of blended families. Blended families include a couple as well as children…
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