A bridging visa is a temporary visa that the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) might grant in certain circumstances to allow a non-Australian citizen to remain in Australia for a certain period of time. Understanding when and how to apply for bridging visas is...Read More
Buying a first home has always been a financial challenge, but housing affordability in Australia has declined so much in recent decades that younger generations are struggling to gain entry to the property market at all. As a result, more parents wish to take...Read More
It is well known that a Will is a legal document which sets out how a person wants their assets to be distributed once they die. If you are over the age of 18 you can make a Will – provided you have capacity. In general terms, a person making a Will (a testator)...Read More
If you are a foreign person or are a trustee of a foreign trust, before buying a property in Australia you may need to: obtain a notification from the Foreign Investment Review Board (‘FIRB’) under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) (‘FAATA’) that...Read More
Litigation is a formal and contentious process, usually takes place in a court room, presided by a judge and without a jury. The steps involved in litigation typically include the following: Commencement pleadings: this involves the filing of a statement of claim or...Read More
A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country. In Australia, a partner visa offers a pathway for individuals to join their partners and establish a life together in this country. This visa category recognises and...Read More
Buying a property with someone else is a great way to share the fun, stress, and cost of the venture. Often people buy a house with their significant other, to make a home or invest together. Others buy property with friends, relatives or business partners. Joining...Read More
A parenting plan is an informal written parenting agreement that includes parenting and care arrangements for children but has not been formally approved by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA). Parenting orders (or consent orders) are written...Read More
