What your Enduring Guardian can and can’t do
An Appointment of Enduring Guardian is a document which allows you to appoint a person, known as your Enduring Guardian, to make your health and welfare decisions, but only...
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Are adopted children eligible to contest a will?
Under the law, an adopted child qualifies as a “natural” child. The NSW Succession Act provides clarification on this topic by stating that an adopted child has the same...
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Changes to stamp duty for first home buyers
From 1 July 2023, the New South Wales Government has changed the thresholds for the exemption from payment of stamp duty for new or existing homes and the time...
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Guide to changing your child’s surname in NSW
There are many reasons why a parent might want to change their child’s surname. Most commonly, parents will want their child to bear the same name as them. It...
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The Best Lawyers in Australia 2024 list released
It’s with great honour we announce Turnbull Hill Lawyers’ Partner, Warwick Gilbertson has been named in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia. The peer-reviewed publication is the...
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Stamp duty exemptions in Family Law property settlements
Introduction Understanding the concept and legalities of stamp duty exemptions and other potential taxation relief in Family Law property settlements is essential for those navigating relationship breakdowns. This blog...
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Parental Alienation in Australia
Introduction Parental alienation is an issue that many Australian families face. A 2016 study suggests that parental alienation affects approximately 19% of children whose parents are going through a...
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Summary of sentencing principles in criminal proceedings in NSW
When a magistrate or judge (“the judge”) is required to impose a sentence on a person found guilty of a crime, the judge should follow a well-recognised four-step approach....
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What can you, as separated parents, do to make Christmas magical for your children?
For most of us, Christmas is a happy time. A time when families get together to swap presents and stories, share meals and enjoy each other’s company. For some...
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Some potential pre-Christmas housekeeping …
With the Christmas break fast approaching, there may be some housekeeping you need to attend to. Below, we focus on some traps in the lead up to, and following, Christmas....
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