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March 17, 2023 · Mingqiang
How Important Is It to Make a Will in Australia!
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
Can Superannuation Be Split After Divorce?
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.
March 14, 2023 · Mingqiang
Property Gifted by Parents to a Young Couple Deemed a Debt? A Gift Deed Can Prevent Disputes!
If parents claim that property gifted to a couple was a debt after their relationship breaks down, a gift deed can provide legal proof of the ownership transfer. The transfer is generally irrevocable once the deed is executed, and both parties should sign it.
March 13, 2023 · Mingqiang
Tired of Waiting for Skilled Migration? Here Comes Your Guide to Australian Employer Sponsorship!
If you are still waiting for skilled migration, employer sponsorship may be an option. Subclasses 482, 186, 494 and 407 have different occupation, work experience and English requirements, so consider your circumstances when deciding which visa pathway may suit you.
March 9, 2023 · Mingqiang
Can You Claim the First Home Owner Grant When Buying an Off-the-Plan Property From Another Purchaser?
An off-the-plan resale does not qualify as a new home simply because it has not settled or been occupied. This affects overseas buyers’ eligibility to purchase and access to the First Home Owner Grant, which also has status, residence and price conditions in NSW.
March 8, 2023 · Qiqi
Is There Still Hope After an Onshore Visa Refusal? Can You Still Apply for Immigration? A Detailed Guide to Section 48, AAT Appeals, and Visa Refusal Rescue Strategies!
After an onshore visa refusal, whether you can apply again depends on your substantive visa status and intended visa category. Section 48 has restrictions and exceptions, while review applications have deadlines; a bridging visa’s validity period is not the same as the review deadline.
March 8, 2023 · Qiqi
Onshore Visa Refused — Is There Still a Way Out? Can You Still Apply for Migration? A Detailed Look at Section 48, AAT Appeals, and Visa Refusal Rescue Strategies
A detailed look at Section 48, AAT appeals, and visa refusal rescue strategies.
March 3, 2023 · Qiqi
February visa processing update! Latest state nomination quota usage, NSW issued 3,500+ nominations in two months, plus state nomination processing progress!
For February 2023 visa processing and state nomination quotas, Subclass 887 saw large-batch grants. NSW processed more than 3,500 Subclass 190 nominations in January and February 2023, bringing its quota usage to 65% by the end of February 2023.
March 3, 2023 · Mingqiang
What to Note About Property Division in an Australian Divorce
Property settlement after divorce covers debts and overseas assets as well as real estate. Courts identify and value assets and liabilities, consider both parties’ financial and non-financial contributions, then assess fairness. Each party needs a lawyer from a different firm when signing a settlement agreement.
February 28, 2023 · Mingqiang
Legal Issues to Consider Before Buying Property in New South Wales, Australia
Buying property in NSW involves different arrangements for private treaty, auction and off-the-plan contracts. Exchanging signed contracts requires the full deposit, usually 10% of the price less any amount already paid. Auctions have no cooling-off period, while strata purchases also involve owners’ rights and obligations.