Family Law and Breakdown of De Facto Relationships
Like the breakdown of a marriage, the breakdown of a de facto relationship may require court involvement to settle financial and/or parenting disputes. This is a prominent concern considering how 14.3%… Read More
Changes to the Family Law Act 1975 in May 2024 (Cth)
On 6 May 2024, changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘Family Law Act’) came into effect. These new laws include changes to the parenting order framework and enforcement of child-related orders…. Read More
Helping First Home Buyers: Changes to the First Home Guarantee Scheme
On 1 October 2025, the Federal Government expanded the First Home Guarantee Scheme (‘Scheme’) to help first home buyers access the ever-increasing Australian property market. What is the First Home… Read More
Making a claim under the Home Building Compensation Fund
What is Home Building Compensation? Home Building Compensation (‘HBC) cover (formerly known as Home Warranty Insurance) is a mandatory insurance scheme for builders and contractors. HBC cover protects homeowners from… Read More
What happens if you die without a Will?
When a person dies without a valid Will, they are considered to have died intestate. Dying intestate means a person has died without a Will or has left a Will… Read More