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What Counts as De Facto in Australia?

May 18, 2022 · Mingqiang

What Counts as De Facto in Australia?

In Australia, we often hear couples describe their relationship as “de facto”. Many people are in fact already in a “de facto” relationship without realising it, assuming they are not subject to family law. So what exactly is a “de facto” relationship? “De facto” means a “relationship in fact” — the couple has not registered a marriage, but where certain facts and conditions are met, all the rights and obligations between them are equivalent to those of a married couple

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How is property ownership divided when spouses, siblings or friends buy together? If one of them suddenly passes away, does the title automatically transfer?

May 10, 2022 · Mingqiang

How is property ownership divided when spouses, siblings or friends buy together? If one of them suddenly passes away, does the title automatically transfer?

Buying property in Australia is a very significant investment. When there is more than one buyer — whether spouses, siblings, or close friends — it is very important to clearly establish your ownership of the property. Today we will focus on the forms of property ownership available when two or more parties purchase a property together.

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Breakups Should Be Civil — The Courts Don’t Buy the Melodrama: A Look at Australian Family Law

May 6, 2022 · Mingqiang

Breakups Should Be Civil — The Courts Don’t Buy the Melodrama: A Look at Australian Family Law

"Which excavator school is the best? Come to Lanxiang in Shandong, China." Most people will recognise this well-worn advertising slogan. Recently, the founder couple of this nearly 38-year-old Lanxiang Technical School have kicked off a farcical divorce and property dispute, sparking heated discussion about marital property battles, family violence and related issues. Today, let's take this opportunity to talk about Australian family law and the key points you need to be aware of.

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A Charmed Life! Buying Property in Australia as a Minor Is No Game of Monopoly

May 4, 2022 · Mingqiang

A Charmed Life! Buying Property in Australia as a Minor Is No Game of Monopoly

Apart from the second-generation heirs who reluctantly return home to take over the family business after their careers stall, there is another group who have led a charmed life from an early age. We often see people who, before even reaching adulthood, are gifted properties by their families and treat real-world buying the way they would in a game of Monopoly.

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The House Is in Your Name, but That Doesn’t Mean You Can Sell It Whenever You Want! The Non-Titled Partner May Be Able to Stop the Sale!

May 2, 2022 · Mingqiang

The House Is in Your Name, but That Doesn’t Mean You Can Sell It Whenever You Want! The Non-Titled Partner May Be Able to Stop the Sale!

When a family relationship breaks down, once property and children are involved, the complexity of the problems — or disputes — can double or even multiply several times over. Many property disputes involve real estate. We frequently encounter a situation where the property is only in one party's name, yet during the relationship the other party also made significant contributions to the property. The most typical example is jointly repaying the mortgage; contributions can be financial or non-financial. So, when the relationship breaks down, the other party can also protect their legitimate rights, including by considering lodging a caveat.

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