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In Australia, the courts have the power to enforce an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) to protect people who fear being subjected to violence. So, does an AVO leave a person with a criminal record? Let’s take a closer look at how AVOs work.

The former NSW Liberal government rolled out a stamp duty reform on 16 January this year. The reformed policy allowed first home buyers to choose between paying stamp duty as a lump sum, or paying an annual property tax each year. The policy applied to first home buyers, and the property purchased could not exceed $1.5 million in value.

A will is a legal document that sets out how a person’s assets are to be distributed after their death.

Divorce is a very complex matter that involves many issues, including property division. In Australia, superannuation is an important type of asset, and how to handle superannuation after divorce is a question many people care about. This article will walk you through the steps and considerations for handling superannuation after divorce.

Suppose a young couple gets married, and their parents gift them a certain amount of property. But before long, the couple’s relationship breaks down, and the parents — as the party who provided the money — claim that the money was not a gift and should be treated as a debt. What should the other party do?

We have recently received a number of enquiries from clients about purchasing off-the-plan properties. Many buyers, especially overseas buyers, are likely to face similar questions, so today’s article addresses the issue in one place.