There are many families where parents continue to generously provide their adult children, and their families, ongoing financial support. This may be in the form of paying for expenses, cash gifts or repeated interest-free loans.

A common misconception amongst young adults is that you don't need a Will. It is not a priority until certain milestones have been reached such as marriage or purchasing a first home.

Elderly widowed parents are increasingly forming a bond with a companion to have company in later years of life.

Did you know that how you own property personally impacts how they are distributed on your death? There are two types of property ownership structures for assets owned personally where there are more than one owner...

The top priority for our clients is a focus on securing the financial future of their loved ones, most importantly, the future generations.

On 7 May 2024, amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 came into effect which updated the legislation about how parenting matters are dealt with by the family law courts.

Gift and loan back arrangements are controversial but have historically been popular. The popularity of these arrangements arose from the fact that it provided a mechanism to protect assets particularly in...

Not all unmarried relationships are de facto relationships. Unless officially registered, it can be unclear when a relationship transitions from simply "dating" or "casual" to a de facto relationship.

When a relationship breaks down, parties often want to lodge a caveat over a property when it is held in the name of the other party (or a company). The intention being to prevent the property being disposed...

As family lawyers, we are often asked the question about whether the other party should be forced to pay their legal costs, especially when the other party is taking an unreasonable or very litigious approach.

In the current financial climate, it is harder than ever for young people to purchase their first home.

When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, it's never easy.

In the 2008 decision of Kennon v Spry, the High Court of Australia clarified the approach for including assets held in discretionary trusts as property available for division in family law property settlements.

In her last Will dated 12 November 2018 she appointed Alan and Darren as the executors of her estate.

When you create your will, you generally have what's called testamentary freedom to decide who you gift your assets to from your estate. However, testamentary freedom is not as free as it sounds.

The 2022 decision of Radney & Radney [2022] FedCFamC2F 53, is a timely reminder about the importance of formalising family law property settlements, even where there is agreement and assets have already been divided –

Family discretionary trusts are a common way to preserve wealth, protect assets and ensure they are passed down to lineal descendants.

The landmark case of Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel (Bendel) has garnered attention from family lawyers because of its potential implications on tax issues in property settlements involving family trusts with corporate beneficiaries.

Many young adults assume they don't need a Will, often thinking they have not yet acquired significant assets such as property or savings.

As we approach the festive season and the summer heat begins to tease, conversations quickly turn to Christmas Day; who will be coming for lunch, who's staying for dinner, what's on the menu, who's bringing what, the rising cost of putting on a spread and buying presents for the ever-growing family.