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In Australia, a divorce requires filing an application with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The law governing divorce in Australia is Part VI of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).

Recently NS Legal has received several requests for help in succession. Clients signed building contracts 1–2 years ago, but their builders are now demanding price increases — and the amounts are substantial. They purchased a Package, but due to reasons such as land not being approved on time, construction started right in the middle of today’s surge in building costs, and the builder is now saying prices must go up.

In Australia, when spouses who share children divorce or separate, they will need to reach an agreement regarding the parenting arrangements for their children, and the court may also issue a parenting order on these matters. So what does a parenting order cover? And what should you do if someone breaches a parenting order? Today we will walk through the key things to know about parenting orders.

Many of our clients run businesses in Australia, and once their businesses have grown, many owners look to expand. If you also want to expand a business that has already proven successful, franchising may be a good option.

Owning a house in Australia is one of the biggest dreams for many Chinese residents after settling here. But as desirable as a house is, it carries one risk greater than living in an apartment — troublesome neighbours. Beyond common disputes over noise and pets, living in a house can also bring neighbour disputes caused by fences, trees and similar issues.

In June, a seismic event took place in the American judicial system: the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and with that, abortion rights became a thing of the past in the United States. The news triggered nationwide outrage, with people taking to the streets holding signs such as “Protect Roe v. Wade”, “We Have the Right to Choose”, “Women’s Lives Are Lives”, and “Abortion Rights Are Health Rights”, protesting the Supreme Court’s decision.

Australia has long held an unwavering zero-tolerance stance on family violence. The Department of Home Affairs website describes family violence this way: “In Australia, family violence is unacceptable under any circumstances — family violence is a crime.” What should you do if you suffer family violence while your partner visa is being processed? Will reporting the violence affect your visa?

Personal safety is one of the most important aspects of life. If you experience an incident that threatens your personal safety, you should not hesitate to use the law as a means of protecting yourself and asserting your rights. Today we take a look at the laws of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, regarding stalking and intimidation.

Buying a home is an important step for many people preparing to settle in Australia. Recently, with the release of the NSW state budget, a major property market announcement has caught widespread attention. Last Tuesday (21 June), the New South Wales Government introduced the First Home Buyer Choice property market reform targeted at first home buyers. Eligible first home buyers will no longer be required to pay stamp duty as a lump sum, and can instead choose to pay an annual property tax.

Among disputes arising from commercial leases in Australia, disagreements over responsibility for repairs and maintenance of the premises are one of the most common causes. In many cases, both the landlord and the tenant believe that the other party should be responsible, and if not handled properly, the dispute can easily escalate. Today, NS Legal would like to discuss common rental repair disputes and how to address them.