by precedence | Jun 21, 2018 | Knowledge
The government last week announced a proposal to restructure the family court system. The proposal is one of most significant changes to Australian family law in many years. The proposed changes have been met with widespread media attention and scrutiny. Several of...
by precedence | Jun 13, 2018 | Knowledge
Do you want to minimise tax implications and ensure that your hard earned assets are passed on to future generations in a protected environment? If your response was “Yes!”, then a testamentary discretionary trust might be just what you need in your estate plan. What...
by precedence | Jun 6, 2018 | Knowledge
While it is not uncommon for a parent to want to travel overseas with their children following a separation it can sometimes be a point of conflict between parents. Applying for a passport The first hurdle for many parents will be applying for a passport for their...
by precedence | May 22, 2018 | Knowledge
The family home is often the most significant asset that a person will own. Couples often disagree about who should remain living in the family home following separation. Both parties to a separation have a right to occupy the family home, regardless of whose name is...
by precedence | May 11, 2018 | Knowledge
As part of their transition to the new Temporary Skills Shortage (‘TSS’) visa announced in April 2017, the Government has been progressively rolling out changes to the existing visa schemes. The first quarter of this year has seen significant changes to the existing...
by precedence | May 3, 2018 | Knowledge
Are you considering moving into a retirement village? At first the numerous facilities and up front prices may seem to be perfect for you but it is important that you are aware of all of costs of retirement living. The most important piece of advice for those...