June 11, 2026 · WU Queenie
Everyday contracts in Australia can carry hidden legal risks. Before signing, check pricing, written promises, cooling-off periods, renewals and evidence.
June 10, 2026 · WU Queenie
Australia’s 2026 AML/CTF reforms expand identity, source-of-funds and due-diligence checks across property transactions and several professional sectors.
June 9, 2026 · WU Queenie
A de facto relationship can bring property division and maintenance issues under Australian family law. The legal relationship, contributions and evidence matter.
June 5, 2026 · WU Queenie
A practical guide to lawful debt recovery in Australia, from gathering evidence and issuing a Letter of Demand to judgment, statutory demand and winding up.
July 25, 2024 · Echo
Australia, a country full of charm and opportunity, attracts countless people. However, some may end up overstaying their visa in Australia for various reasons. Today, let's take a closer look at the legal risks and serious consequences of overstaying in Australia.
July 16, 2024 · Echo
On the path to pursuing a better life in Australia, many people begin a new journey through the partner visa. But did you know? During this process, if you encounter a relationship breakdown — particularly when facing family violence, physical control, threats, financial coercion and other difficult situations — how should you respond? Will the end of the relationship leave you worrying about whether you can still obtain permanent residency?
July 10, 2024 · Echo
A binding financial agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement or marital property agreement) is a legal document used in Australia to set out how a couple will deal with property and financial matters during a marriage or de facto relationship, and after the relationship ends. The purpose of this type of agreement is to ensure that, when the relationship ends, property can be divided according to the parties' wishes rather than being left entirely to the court's determination.
November 16, 2023 · Nick
For parents with children, one of the most important issues that usually cannot be avoided in a divorce is child support. After a divorce in Australia, what should you do if your former partner refuses to pay child support payment?
September 15, 2023 · Mingqiang
In a divorce property settlement, one scenario that frequently arises is this: one party may sell assets before the divorce in order to reduce the shared property held within the asset pool. Moreover, the transfer of assets during the marriage is usually carried out without consulting or notifying the other party in advance, which can tilt the overall property settlement in favour of the party who transferred the assets.
September 6, 2023 · Mingqiang
Buying property is a relatively complex matter that requires caution. Because the purchase process involves many procedures, even a slight oversight can easily lead to losses. For example, in our earlier article "The Pros and Cons of Buying Off-the-Plan Property in Australia," we mentioned that purchase contracts typically include a 5% area-variance clause for off-the-plan properties, meaning the final area of the property is permitted to differ by up to 5% from the area shown in the pre-contract provided to the buyer. There was once a case where someone bought an off-the-plan property and, after completion, discovered that the actual area of one of the rooms was reduced by about 4.5% compared with the area agreed in the purchase contract. It was precisely this discrepancy that affected the natural light and the usable space of the room. Traps and problems encountered during the purchase process occur time and again — some people silently endure them, while others become entangled in disputes, with many suffering property disagreements that drain their energy and finances. Therefore, when buying property in Australia, it is very important to have someone knowledgeable about property matters oversee the process. But who should that person be? Should you hire a property lawyer or a conveyancer? The following discussion will address this topic step by step.
