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Prenuptial or binding financial agreements are often thought of as something only the rich and famous need. However, with rising divorce rates and many couples moving in together quickly, particularly due to Sydney’s challenging housing market, these agreements are more important than ever. You may even find yourself in a de facto relationship without realising it.   A binding financial agreement (BFA)  between a couple isn’t about keeping finances separate or disadvantaging

Wills are a crucial part of estate planning and facilitate the probate process. What happens if you die without ever making one?   The case of Jian Ming Li highlights these dangers. Jian died intestate (without a valid will) in March 2022. After his death, his son Cheng Zhang Li applied for Letters of Administration  as the sole child and next of kin, seeking to administer his late father’s estate.   However, the deceased’s brother, Jian Zhong Li, acting on behalf of their el

As our lives increasingly move online, digital assets, such as social media accounts, cryptocurrencies, and digital files, are becoming a significant part of probate cases. However, the legal framework for managing these assets remains underdeveloped.   The NSW Law Reform Commission’s 2019 report recommended creating an "access scheme" for digital records after death, including appointing a "digital executor" to manage these assets. To prepare, individuals should consider nam

As of 10 June 2025, there have been amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 , in regard to what constitutes family violence and how it is considered in property settlements.   These amendments greatly assist victims of family violence, as the economic impacts of financial abuse can be significant, and these amendments aim to alleviate these impacts.     Financial and economic abuse are now defined in the Act as family violence, and will be taken into account in the same way as

A will is a legal document that outlines your wishes as for the distribution of your assets after your death. It may also include...

Effective July 01, 2023, the Department of Home Affairs has implemented an increase in the visa application charges. The new charges...

The Australian Government has made significant changes relating to Employer Sponsored visas. The Temporary Skilled Migration Income...

The Australian government has announced easing of the Australian border restrictions starting from 1 December 2021. From 1 December 2021,...

Why should you make a will? Many Australians do not have a will, often believing they do not need to make one or that they do not have...

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela At Davityan Lawyers, we're...

Divorces as a formal and final end to a marriage. To obtain a divorce, you must have been separated for at least 12 months. You and your...

Facebook has failed to convince the Australian Federal Court that it does not carry out business in Australia. In March 2020, the Office...

The Federal Government has been conducting extensive reviews of the policies around Foreign Investment in Australia. From 29 March 2020,...

It may be easier than you might think to get into legal trouble over defamatory social media posts and comments. People, now more than...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Google for the collection of Australian user...

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has found Leonard Warwick guilty of three murders and multiple bombings in the 1980s following a...

Nationwide News has lost their appeal in the defamation suit against well-known actor Geoffrey Rush. Rush was awarded almost $2.9 million...

Court closures and new hearing processes due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Today, the Family Court and Federal Circuit court of...

Parents need to follow court orders amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Shared parental responsibility can be difficult to manage. The current...

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, many renters have been unable to pay their rent on time. The COVID-19 virus outbreak has had...