De Facto Partners: Should We Have a Binding Financial Agreement?
Couples commonly assume that once they have been in a relationship for two years, they are in a ‘de facto’…
Who Let The Dogs Out: Dog Custody and Property
Many dog owners see their canine companions as part of their family. However, a recent judgment in Canada (Kelly Thomas…
4 Advantages of a Testamentary Trust
A testamentary trust (also referred to as a will trust) offers greater control over estate planning and distribution to beneficiaries compared to simple…
How to Deal With Discretionary Trusts in Family Agreements
Financial agreements can be useful in many family law contexts. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) allows de facto…
When Can Parties Combine Binding Financial Agreements?
Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (Family Law Act), Binding Financial Agreements (BFA) are divided into several categories –…
How to Agree on Property Settlement After Separation
Separation is a particularly stressful time – you are juggling moving, arrangements for children and separating your finances. Then comes…
Personal Superannuation: Business Owner Contributions
Most Australians employees take regular contributions to their superannuation as more or less of a given. However, a new study…
Tips to protect your lifestyle from bankruptcy
Protecting your lifestyle from bankruptcy should be a priority for every business owner. This article sets out a series of…
What is a Living Will?
Nobody wants to imagine the situation where they are unable to make medical decisions on their behalf because of hospitalisation…
The Duty of Disclosure in Family Law
Many issues – typically those that deal with financial or parenting matters – arise in the family context that parties…
