It is becoming increasingly common that couples receive financial assistance from their parents. This can be through the transfer of property, the giving of money or both. Although helpful for major financial decisions such as the purchase of property, this assistance can cause issues if the couple separates, as there can be a dispute as… Read More
Child support agreements are contractual arrangements between parents or non-parent carers to enable financial support for their children. The Child Support Scheme was introduced by the Australian government in 1998 to ensure the adequacy of court ordered child maintenance. Child support is payable for all children living in Australia (up to the age of 18… Read More
Family law issues such as managing separated families and their complex family law arrangements can be difficult for schools to navigate. This blog will explore some of the common family law questions and then explain the obligations that schools have in situations where issues arise. Common Questions About Family Law and Schools What are the… Read More
When renting a property from which you intend to run a business, it is important for both landlords and tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have. The document that governs this relationship is usually a commercial lease. So, what is a Commercial Lease? A… Read More
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a private superannuation fund where the members are also the trustees. Members of the SMSF run it for their benefit and are responsible for complying with the relevant laws. A SMSF can have up to four members but it is quite common to have just one. But what happens… Read More