
Family Trust Distributions
Since the rise in usage of family trusts in Australia from the 1970s, trustees of family trusts have been…
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Loss of Unborn Child Laws come into effect
NSW is the first jurisdiction in Australia to have standalone offences for criminals who cause the loss of an…
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The importance of severing a Joint Tenancy during Family Law property proceedings
If you and your partner own a property together and you’ve separated or are intending to do so, it’s…
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Using Expert Witnesses in Family Law Property Proceedings
In order to reach an agreement on how to divide property between parties in a Family Law property settlement,…
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Missing Will! Can you apply for Probate with a copy of it?
Following the death of a person in New South Wales, their Executor will generally apply to the Supreme Court…
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Meet the 33rd Bateman Battersby Law Bursary Winner
Aatish Budhwani from Penrith Selective High School is this year’s winner of the Bateman Battersby Law Bursary. Aatish completed…
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Administration, Receivership and Liquidation – the key differences
If you’re a customer, supplier, business owner or a company director you’ve probably heard of the terms Administration, Receivership…
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2023 Changes to First Home Guarantee Scheme
What is the First Home Guarantee Scheme? The First Home Guarantee Scheme is designed to help eligible first home…
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How Capital Gains Tax applies to Inherited Assets
Generally, capital gains tax (CGT) does not apply when you inherit an asset. However, when an inherited asset is…
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Who gets the Kids at Christmas?
For many families, Christmas is a happy time of year. But for those who may be newly separated, it…
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