What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance is a type of insurance that provides protection to property buyers and mortgage lenders against financial loss due to defects in the title of a property. It is…
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The Bank of Mum and Dad – What First Home Buyer Should Know – 5 Key Points
The “Bank of Mum and Dad” refers to the practice of parents or family members helping their children financially to purchase their first home, and especially within Australia, many first…
Borrowing Money from Parents to Buy a House – Pros & Cons
With the cost of housing rising disproportionately to wages, for most first home buyers borrowing money from family to buy a home can be a viable option. However, it is…
Joint Ownership of a Property
Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common – What does it even mean? Are you buying a property with someone else? It is important that you choose the right type of…
Emphasizing Safety and Support: Exploring the 5th Addition by the FCFCOA about Family Violence Best Practice Principles
Introduction In an ongoing effort to address the critical issue of family violence, the Family, Children, and Family Court Officers Association (FCFCOA) has made a significant stride with its 5th…
A Practical Guide to Divorce in Australia
Divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage in Australia, and it can be a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved, so below is a guide on getting…
Navigating a Family Break Up
Navigating through the emotional turmoil of a marriage breakup can be challenging, but with the right support and self-care strategies, you can gradually heal and rebuild your life. An important…
Getting Your Legal Affairs In Order
Ready to go on the grand adventure of life? Well, we are right here with you…. but before you go, here are a few things you should consider: …
How To Choose The Right Family Lawyer
At ALA Law we understand that choosing the right family lawyer is crucial to ensure that your legal needs are met and that you receive the best possible representation. It…
I’m a first-home buyer. What do I need to know?
Are you a first-home buyer? Have you saved up enough money for a house deposit, obtained finance approval and found your dream home? The next thing that you need to…
Parental Responsibility,
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility
What Happens if Parents Cannot Agree Understanding the difference between parental responsibility and Equal Shared Parental Responsibility as defined in the Family Law Act 1975 (CTH) (the Act) is important…
The Relevance of Drug Use in Matters of Family Law
“I Only Smoke a Bit of Weed, so What?” Prepared by: Carli Heald It is common in many Family Law matters for one or both parties to raise allegations of…
Who to Notify of Change of Address
While moving house is an exciting time, it can also be incredibly stressful. There is a lot to do and often, not much time to do it in. A little…
Selling Property Privately – 6 Things You Should Know
The thought of selling your house privately may have crossed your mind. After all, not having to pay a real estate agent a commission could save you thousands of dollars.…
The Hidden Cost of Moving House 2022
So, you have gone through the sometimes strenuous process of purchasing a new house, or even the stress of finding a new rental. You might have all the costs covered…
Wills for Blended Families: Our Complete Guide
Irrespective of your personal circumstances, having a Will is vital. If you are part of a blended family, it becomes even more important that your Will is prepared properly and…
Disputing Paternity
What if I do not think I am the child’s father, but am still being assessed to pay child support? Sometimes you may be assessed to pay child support even…
Departure Prohibition Orders
What is a Departure Prohibition order (DPO) A DPO is an order preventing a payer of child support departing from the Commonwealth of Australia when they have a debt owed…
Establishing Parentage to Get a Child Support Assessment
How do you prove someone is the Father of a child so they have to pay child support? If want to apply for a child support assessment, one of the…
Terminating a Child Support Agreement
How do I end a Child Support Agreement? Sometimes parents enter into child support agreements and their circumstances change, making the agreement unfair or sometimes impossible to comply with. This…