Embarking on the journey of marriage or de facto relationship often comes with many financial decisions. One of the most significant decisions involves the ownership of property.

Adding your spouse or de facto partner to your existing property title is common practice but it is not a decision to be taken lightly. It can have profound implications on tax, estate planning and, even your relationship with your partner.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Victoria (Tori) Kilby & Tim Gough to the FGD Directorship. Joining our current Directors Sarah & Frank in Melbourne, Tori & Tim bring a wealth of knowledge and experience and have an innovative approach to Family Law. Their combined leadership will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Family Law property orders can attract exemptions from stamp duty, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and other taxes and duties, provided they are carefully drafted, satisfy the relevant taxation laws, and importantly, are strictly complied with. Failing to comply with the precise terms of the Family Law orders can result in…

Recently I saw numerous headlines pop up in my news feed about a new parenting case. Some headlines included “Birth mum loses to Sperm donor in landmark custody case”, and “Sperm donor wins custody of child over birth mother in landmark case”.