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December 19, 2022 · Mingqiang
Married Outside Australia — Can You Divorce in Australia?
You can divorce in Australia after marrying overseas if at least one spouse is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or has lived here for at least 12 months on a substantive visa. You must also be separated for at least 12 months with an irretrievably broken relationship. Sole applications are allowed.
December 19, 2022 · Mingqiang
Everything You Need to Know About Creative Commons
When sharing your work, choose from 6 common CC licences and the CC0 public domain dedication, considering why you are sharing and how you want others to use it. Only copyright owners or people they expressly authorise can apply these licences, and the choice cannot be revoked.
December 13, 2022 · Mingqiang
I Bought a Stolen Car in Australia — What Are the Consequences? Who Actually Owns It?
If you buy a stolen car privately in Australia, ownership remains with the original owner or their insurer, even after reasonable due diligence and payment. Police can recover the car, and you may lose both the vehicle and any refund, suffering a substantial financial loss.
December 7, 2022 · Mingqiang
Why Do a Title Search When Buying Property?
A title search in Australia checks ownership, outstanding mortgages and debts such as unpaid tax. The seller must clear any title defects before settlement can be arranged, alongside meeting other settlement conditions. Property quality and structural issues require separate checks.
December 2, 2022 · Mingqiang
As a Company Director, Have You Applied for Your Director ID?
Australian company directors who have not applied for a Director ID can apply before 14 December 2022 without penalty. Applications are free through the ABRS website, or by phone if online application is unavailable. Directors unable to apply on time can request an extension.
November 29, 2022 · Mingqiang
FAQs on the New Bill: First Home Buyers in NSW Can Now Choose an Annual Property Tax in Place of Stamp Duty
NSW first home buyers comparing property tax and stamp duty should consider how long they expect to own the home. Choosing property tax means no switch after settlement and payments until sale. Instalments are available, with tax calculated by days owned for a partial financial year.
November 24, 2022 · Mingqiang
Can I Revoke a Previously Established Power of Attorney? How Do I Do It?
To revoke a power of attorney, give clear written notice and recover copies held by your lawyer and relevant organisations. If registered, notify NSW Land Registry and cancel the registration. Originals and copies can be destroyed or marked as revoked.
November 23, 2022 · Mingqiang
Do Retail Leases Require Advance Notice Before Expiry?
Before a NSW retail lease expires, landlords should give written notice 6–12 months in advance, offering renewal or extension with new rent terms, or confirming no renewal or extension. For leases of 12 months or less, the relevant periods are shorter. Oral notice does not count.
November 22, 2022 · Mingqiang
An introduction to liens in Australia — everything you need to know
If items are retained over unpaid debts, distinguish statutory, contractual, common law (or possessory) and equitable liens. Except for equitable liens, the right to claim a lien expires when the outstanding obligation has been fulfilled, for example by paying money owed.
November 18, 2022 · Mingqiang
How Can Separation Under One Roof Satisfy the Divorce Separation Requirement?
Before applying for divorce in Australia, you must have been separated for at least 12 months. Living under one roof during that time may still satisfy the separation requirement, but affidavits must accompany the application. The affidavits required differ for sole and joint applications.