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Mum & Dad, I can’t afford to buy a house

2-October-2023 Commercial Disputes By admin

Help! Mum and Dad, I can’t afford to buy a house… If the cost of living crisis and rising interest rates have prompted you to consider lending your child or children some money to purchase their first home, we urge you to read the following...

Help! I’ve been appointed as an executor

17-April-2023 Estates By admin

Sadly, it is a fact of life that each one of us will experience the loss of a loved one at some point. Solicitor Tamara Stevanovic provides 8 helpful tips to assist and give peace of mind to those of you who have been appointed as an executor of your...

What do the recent Federal Circuit Court and Family Court merger mean for parties in parenting disputes?

25-October-2021 Family Law By admin

On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court and the Family Court of Australia merged to form a single Court, now called the Fed­er­al Cir­cuit and Fam­i­ly Court of Aus­tralia (‘the Court’). The merger resulted in new Com­mon­wealth...

Do I have to provide my new partner’s financial details to the Family Court? – The Relevance of 3rd party financial information

1-July-2021 Family Law By admin

Did you know that financial disclosure of all relevant documents and information is an ongoing legal obligation for separated couples regardless of whether specific requests are made by the other party or not? Streeterlaw Family Lawyer, Maidei...

COVID Canines: Your Guide to the Law and Your New Pet!

28-August-2020 General By admin

Many of us will be exiting lockdown with a new furry addition to our household. Whilst a new family member is exciting, it can also be a very overwhelming, particularly if you’ve never had a pet before. Whether you’ve bought a puppy from a breeder...

Parenting orders – know your obligations

8-December-2013 Family Law By admin

Have you recently obtained parenting orders? The law requires you to take an active role in encouraging your children to attend and live with or spend time with the other parent, which goes beyond merely ensuring that the children are available. It...