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Separation within the family unit requires consideration of complex emotional, legal and financial issues concerning both parenting and property. While facing the emotional challenges concerning a relationship breakdown, parents make decisions in relation to the care of the children involved. In doing so, the law requires these decisions ensure the best interests of the children… Read More

Over the last couple of years, the Office of State Revenue (OSR) has implemented a state-wide review of land tax payable by individuals and organisations, seeking records held by the residential tenancies board, land titles office and state revenue office, as part of its data matching program. Information has also been requested from the land… Read More

Those using Facebook and Tinder, among many other social networking forums, are significantly exposed to the risk of mentally damaging harassment. In an age where privacy appears to be a forgotten concept, modern youth choose to share their day-to-day activities with an online audience. These posts are subject to the scrutiny of others, even if… Read More

Under section 67 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act [SIS Act] there is a general prohibition on SMSF borrowing to fund its investments. However, there are exceptions under Section 67A and 67B of the SIS Act subject to the following conditions being meet; The setting up of a bare or custodian trust. The trustee of… Read More

To make a valid will a person must have adequate mental capacity to carry out that act. We lawyers call it testamentary capacity. This requires a person to understand: what a will is and what it can do; what their assets are; who it is appropriate to consider as a beneficiary; and to properly consider… Read More