June 28, 2023 · Mingqiang
In NSW, distinguish between a General Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney for legal and financial matters: the former operates only while you retain decision-making capacity; the latter continues after you lose it. Personal decisions require a separate enduring guardian.
June 15, 2023 · Mingqiang
You can first negotiate a smaller rent increase with your landlord or agent. If the landlord refuses to reconsider, you can seek dispute resolution through your state or territory tribunal, but must provide evidence of an excessive increase. A court finding the rent excessive can stop the increase.
May 25, 2023 · Mingqiang
Property after divorce can be divided under an existing, valid Binding Financial Agreement. If neither party has signed one or intends to do so, a court can divide the joint property, usually considering both parties’ financial and non-financial contributions and future needs, rather than simply who paid.
May 19, 2023 · Mingqiang
To transfer Australian property to your children, first value it, choose a gift or sale and prepare the relevant documents. Gifts still require market valuation to determine the children’s stamp duty; sales involve a contract, deposit and settlement. Consider tax before transferring.
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April 28, 2023 · Mingqiang
In NSW, circumstances can affect the outcome of charges involving licence status or phone use while driving. Police withdrew a charge over a licence wrongly shown as expired; another client received release conditional on six months without criminal offending, and another case was dismissed without a fine.
April 13, 2023 · Mingqiang
If your relationship breaks down while applying for or holding a Partner visa, you must report the change. Family violence, shared children or a sponsor’s death may provide pathways to permanent residence, each with evidence requirements. Other visas may be considered if these circumstances do not apply.
April 6, 2023 · Mingqiang
If an AVO applies to you, distinguish criminal records from criminal history: an AVO itself leaves no criminal record. A final AVO enters criminal history but does not appear in a criminal record check. It may also affect employment, child contact, firearms licences and travel.
April 5, 2023 · Mingqiang
NSW first home buyers can consider stamp duty changes planned for 1 July 2023: properties worth up to $800,000 will be exempt, with concessions up to $1 million. Those who chose annual property tax before commencement can continue with that choice.
March 17, 2023 · Mingqiang
When making a will in Australia, the will-maker must sign it and specify estate distribution. If someone else drafts it, read and understand it before signing. It can be revoked or changed at any time with full legal capacity when signing; the law specifies no storage location.
March 16, 2023 · Mingqiang
Superannuation can be split after divorce, but splitting is optional. Apply to court for a superannuation order within 12 months of the divorce order taking effect. Late applications require proof of difficulty applying in time and a special application for permission, which the court does not guarantee.
