Selling Melbourne real estate involves some important considerations, one of which is whether the sale will create a Goods and Services Tax (GST) obligation for the vendor. We break down the GST implications for different types of properties.

With the rising cost of living, purchasing a home can seem out of reach for every-day Australians that cannot reach the minimum saving requirements to satisfy the eligibility of loan. Although Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is available to those buyers with less than the typically required 20% savings deposit, this is an expensive addition that may be able to be avoided under the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS).

As a Balwyn based boutique family law firm, we are frequently called on to exercise our skills in the area of Wills and Estates; through the creation of wills and organisation of probate.

However, Wills can be confusing and sometimes daunting to those who have not created one before, or simply do not know where to start.

We have compiled the following ‘FAQs’ to guide you through the process, and to help you understand why creating a Will is so important.

Recently the FairWork Commission has backed a move to increase the number of days of paid domestic violence leave employees are entitled to, This sees a potential doubling of the five days introduced in 2018 to 10 days.

The National Employment Standards provide that employees are entitled to leave to deal with family and domestic violence arising from violent, threatening and other abusive behaviour from a close relative.

Many of our clients are often find going to court confusing and intimidating. As Family Lawyers, we completely understand those trepidations and are here to support our clients in navigating their property and/or parenting matters through the litigation process.

We often have clients who live in Australia and want to create an Enduring Power of Attorney appointing family members living overseas.

Additionally, the client often has assets also located overseas.

So, can a client appoint an attorney who is overseas and what about their overseas assets?

We often get clients concerned about the other parent buying the children ‘inappropriate’ gifts and wanting to know if the Court would intervene.

It looks like virtual or electronic hearings are here to stay. Here’s our top tips.

As a boutique Melbourne family law firm, we often get asked by our clients what is involved in the process of getting divorced, how much does it cost, and who can apply. We have compiled this list of frequently asked questions to help you understand the divorce process, and what is involved.

You can now sign any document electronically!⁠ ⁠

We're getting on board with eSignatures and you'll find most of the documents we send to you will be for signing electronically.⁠

If you want to know more, just get in touch with out team and we'll be happy to explain how the process works.