Author: altrialaw

Preparing for Separation and Divorce during COVID-19
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Preparing for Separation and Divorce during COVID-19

The decision to separate is a difficult one at the best of times. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused separating or divorcing families and families thinking about separating additional confusion and stress. This blog post gives a brief overview of the barriers and roadblocks Australian couples are facing along the path to separation during the pandemic,...

A Sydney Family Lawyer Explains: Consent Orders in Family Law
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A Sydney Family Lawyer Explains: Consent Orders in Family Law

What are consent orders? Consent orders are a legal document that makes an agreement between you and another party legally binding. In Family Court proceedings, the ‘other party’ is typically your ex-partner.  You can use consent orders to formalise any agreement you and your ex-partner come to about your parenting arrangements of your assets. Doing...

Immigration to Australia during COVID-19
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Immigration to Australia during COVID-19

The pathways to immigration in Australia are complex in the best of circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing lockdowns have made the immigration landscape even more tricky to navigate.  This blog post, written by an experienced migration lawyer, is designed to help you with some of the most common visa queries we’re seeing during the...

How much it REALLY costs to buy a house in Sydney
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How much it REALLY costs to buy a house in Sydney

Buying a home in Sydney can be expensive. Even more so if you don’t know about or understand all the extra costs associated with buying a home. Once you add in mortgage fees, stamp duty, taxes, and inspections, the REAL cost of buying a home in Sydney is higher than what’s listed on your contract...

Enduring Guardianships Explained by a Sydney Lawyer
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Enduring Guardianships Explained by a Sydney Lawyer

We’re all constantly reminded to ensure that our business, financial, and legal affairs are in order in case we become incapacitated or we pass away. But it’s equally important to consider who might make decisions about your lifestyle if you’re unable to make decisions on your own behalf. That’s what an Enduring Guardian is designed...