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If your de facto relationship has recently ended, you may need to consider a property settlement and child custody arrangements.
April 9, 2021
My de facto relationship of two years has ended. Is my ex now entitled to half my assets and joint custody of our young child? For your partner to make a claim against your assets, he/she must first establish that you were in a de facto relationship.  The Family Law Act 1975 sets out 3 […]
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Tax obligations relating to superannuation death benefits should be considered when making your nominations
March 29, 2021
When it comes to super death benefits there are two overarching areas of law which affect beneficiaries – superannuation law which sets out who a death benefit is payable to, and taxation law which sets out how the death benefit will be taxed. Your super fund can pay a death benefit to two types of […]
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Crowdfunding could help those with limited financial resources trying to access the legal system
March 16, 2021
The associated costs of a complex and time-consuming legal matter can quickly escalate. As such, for people with limited financial means, accessing the legal system can be challenging. In recent years there has been a rise in the popularity of crowdfunding, using platforms such as Kickstarter or GoFundMe. Crowdfunding involves soliciting contributions, usually from large […]
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Fines for breaching fishing quotas will catch offending anglers - hook, line and sinker
March 5, 2021
Harsher penalties for breaching fishing quotas will have anglers thinking twice about breaking the rules.  Seafood sustainability is a hot topic and after years of lobbying from both the recreational and commercial fishing sectors, fines for rogue South Australian anglers are set to increase in March 2021. The announcement by the state government follows a […]
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With the popularity of granny flats on the rise, older parents need to protect their interests
February 12, 2021
Housing affordability for younger adults and rising aged care costs for the elderly are major financial dilemmas facing Australian families today. Increasingly, families are thinking outside the square to meet their needs and goals and a granny flat interest is a potential solution. A granny flat interest provides social, wellbeing and financial benefits by allowing […]
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In troubled times existing commercial leasing arrangements may be in need of scrutiny
January 29, 2021
Coronavirus related economic impacts continue to affect commercial leasing, but there are options available to both tenants and landlords. Commercial and retail tenants and landlords have been greatly affected by ongoing trading restrictions and forced closures due to the pandemic. This prompted state and territory governments to introduce temporary emergency response legislation. The legislation restricts […]
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