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Pets have become an integral part of the family unit. But what happens when the family unit breaks down? Who takes the pet? Surely, this is not a family law property related issue.

Financial abuse often occurs within relationships, where one person seeks to exert control over another. National Australia Bank's (“NAB”) decision to take a firm stand against financial abuse is a significant step towards protecting vulnerable people.

Most family law clients across my career have come to see me in a heightened state of panic and concern.

When going through a family law property settlement, most of the negotiations are largely focused on the division of marital assets such as real estate, shares, motor vehicles, and cash.

The Victorian Government has announced the 2023-24 State Budget, with a focus to boost business growth and to address the $31.5 billion COVID debt within ten years. To achieve this the Government has announced two major changes to Land Tax in Victoria set to add an estimated $50 billion to the Victorian economy and contribute $4.74 billion to repay COVID debt over just four years.

The commercial leasing sphere is often a contentious legal area. Striking an equitable balance between the landlord and tenant’s interests is a difficult, if not impossible, exercise. One of the most contentious areas that is readily disputed is the classification of such commercial leases, specifically whether the lease can be classified as ‘retail’ or ‘commercial’.

Can the owner of a lot on a plan of subdivision where there is an Owners Corporation (body corporate) subdivide the owner’s lot into two or more lots and if so, whose consent and what approvals are required?

Jack Conway is one of our rising stars and an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, which is why the Financial Standard has interviewed him for its special feature on Estate planning | Onwards and upwards.

A new regulatory regime for employee share schemes (ESS) commenced on 1 October 2022.

The State Revenue Office issued two new Land Tax Revenue Rulings on 22 December 2022 concerning the exemptions from land tax available for primary production land (LTA- 010) and primary production land within an urban zone (LTA- 011).

Vale Queen Elizabeth II. There are important lessons that can be recognised in how Queen Elizabeth II's legacy will pass to the next generation.