Category: Blogs
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Damage to Property Post Exchange and Pre-Settlement: Statutory Rights and Remedies
In NSW, Vendors are responsible for keeping the property that they are selling in the same condition as at the time of exchange (with the exception of reasonable fair wear and tear). The risk of damage to land does not pass from the vendor to the purchaser under an executed Contract for the Sale and…
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Was that Money a Gift or Loan? – When Parties Seperate
In today’s financial market, it is not uncommon for parents to financially assist their children with the purchase of real property or contributions to their business. What happens in the unfortunate event that the couple that receive assistance from one or both parents separate? Was it a gift or was it a loan? Gift A…
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FAQ’s: Buying or Selling your Home in NSW
5 Frequently Asked Questions: Buying and Selling your home in New South Wales Over the past 65 years, the experienced property and commercial team at Willis and Bowring have dealt with and overseen the sale and purchase of thousands of residential properties across New South Wales. Whether it’s for investment purposes or personal enjoyment, we…
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Adult Child Maintenance: Is Your Child Starting University Next Year?
Adult Child Maintenance Child Support Agency Prior to bringing an application to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for adult child maintenance, an adult child/parent of the adult child must make an application to the Child Support Agency. The application is means and merit tested. Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia The…
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Providing for Special Needs Children in the Event of Your Death
If you are a parent that has a child with special needs, setting up a trust in your Will can be an essential part of an Estate Plan that ensures the long-term needs of your child will be met in the event of your death. In some cases (but not all), a Special Disability Trust…
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Are You Getting Married?
IS A BINDING FINANICAL AGREEMENT THE RIGHT OPTION FOR YOU? Are you entering into a relationship, already in a relationship or has your relationship broken down irretrievably. Have you considered a Binding Financial Agreement? A Binding Financial Agreement can be entered into on three occasions: 1. Before a marriage/de facto relationship; 2. During a marriage/…
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Can a Stepchild make a Claim on the Deceased’s Estate?
Estate planning is often filled with intricate challenges, particularly when it comes to anticipating potential outcomes that may arise during the drafting of a testator’s will. A testator has the freedom to allocate their assets as they see fit, whether that be to family members, friends, or other beneficiaries. However, if the testator wishes to…
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Changes for Sole Divorce Applicants
As everyone is aware the Family Law Act continues to change from time to time and as family lawyers it is important for our solicitors practicing in that jurisdiction to stay abreast of new developments and amendments and also to be aware of what remains unchanged and consistent. Divorce Applications are a very common application…
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Amendments to the Family Law Act 1975
On 10 June 2025, further legislative amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 came into effect. This is after further amendments affecting parenting matters came into effect on 6 May 2024. The vast majority of the new amendments impact on how the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia resolve property and financial matters after…
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The Name is the Game
What’s in a name? Often, clients approach me because of the reputation they have built up in their business over the years – a reputation or goodwill that resides in their business name or logo. I am asked to advise on what can be done if another business adopts a name or logo that is…
