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This might sound simple: person A purchases a property in their own name and lives in it without renting it out to anyone else. In that situation, you could say they hold both the property right (ownership) and the right to occupy. But does owning the title to a property always mean you also hold the right to occupy it? Today we take a look at the distinction.

Divorce is a complex process, and among divorce-related issues the care of the children is always the most important. Today we discuss: if one party is the child’s step-parent, does that party have parenting responsibility for the child under the law? Must they pay child support? And if that party wishes to see the child or live with the child, what should they do?

A new year has arrived. What new benefits does Australia have in 2023? What updates and changes have been made to the various benefits policies? Today we take stock of them — each one is relevant to every friend living in Australia. Note that the benefits policies mentioned in this article all take effect in Australia from 1 January 2023.

Recently, social media has been buzzing with the alleged child abuse case involving a certain celebrity. It was reported that while she was caring for the children, they sustained nose injuries and abrasions, and the children’s father filed a report and sued for abuse.

Beyond the divorce process itself and disputes over child custody, property division is one of the most important issues separating couples in Australia need to consider. Many people hope to secure the maximum property entitlements after divorce, and disputes of all kinds are not uncommon during this process. Drawing on the provisions of Australian law, this article sets out the principles that govern how property is divided after divorce.

For many Chinese people who have settled in Australia, it is very common to register a marriage in China and then move to Australia to live. But falling in love is easy; staying together is hard — especially when life is lived overseas. Maintaining a relationship becomes even more difficult, and in the end the couple may be unable to continue and may reach the point of divorce.

Copyright can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it protects your work from being infringed by others. On the other hand, it also prevents others from adapting and building upon your work. With the rise of the internet and the knowledge-sharing movement, publishing works has become far easier; but under traditional copyright law, creators are left with a stark choice — either retain all rights, or release their work into the public domain (Public Domain). These two extremes create a dilemma for knowledge sharing.

For those buying a car in Australia, have you ever considered what would happen if the car you purchased turned out to be stolen? Would you still be able to obtain possession and use of the vehicle? This article discusses this very issue.

When buying property or transferring title in Australia, a title search (title search) is usually required. It is one of the most important steps in a property transaction, covering both title investigation and clearance. Generally, the buyer’s solicitor will order a title report from the Title Company and conduct a thorough review of the property’s ownership records — checking whether there are any outstanding mortgages, unpaid land tax, strata management fees, council fines or other debts registered against the property. If the property solicitor identifies any defects on title, the vendor must clear those defects at this stage to protect the buyer’s interests after settlement. Only once the title is confirmed to be clear and the other settlement conditions are satisfied can the parties arrange settlement. The reason a title search is done is that it helps the buyer understand the full picture and history of the property. Just how important is a title search, and what should you look out for? In this article we’ll walk you through it.

In Australia, company directors must apply for a Director ID. Company directors were required to apply for a Director ID by 30 November 2022, otherwise they may face fines of up to AUD 13,000. However, the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) has announced a grace period — applying for a Director ID before 14 December 2022 will not attract any penalty. Please do not miss this application deadline!