Category W & G Lawyers

This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

Many parents walk into a family law firm with the same opening line: “I want full custody” — or “My ex says the kids have to be split 50/50.” Behind both statements are misconceptions about Australian family law that are remarkably common, and that often make an already difficult situation harder than it needs to be.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

Following the release of the 2026 Australian Federal Budget and the latest Migration Program Planning Levels, skilled migration has once again become a major topic of discussion across Australia.

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This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

On 12 May 2026, the Australian Government handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget. The Budget sends a clear policy message: the Government intends to direct tax concessions, housing incentives, business support and skilled migration settings towards areas considered more productive for the Australian economy.

These include new housing supply, genuine business investment, skilled labour, and migrants who are able to make an immediate and meaningful contribution to Australia’s workforce and tax base.

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On Friday, 8 May 2026, W & G Lawyers was honoured to attend John Paul College Mayfair as a Gold Sponsor for the second consecutive year.

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This article was written by James Song Year 11 Queensland Academy of Science, Maths & Technology
8 April 2026 – 17 April 2026

Skills & Experiences Gained

During my five days at W & G Lawyers, I was immersed in the fast-paced world of legal practice. The range of hands-on experiences I gained went far beyond what any classroom could offer:

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This article was written by Simone Garcia Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

If you are going through a domestic violence matter, you may hear the term “ouster condition” come up in court. It can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already dealing with so much.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

The forms of abuse most commonly overlooked — and what the law can do for you.

She had never been hit. But she had to account for every dollar she spent, was cut off from her own family, had her phone checked regularly, and needed his approval for every decision she made. She wasn’t sure whether what she was experiencing counted as family violence — or whether the law could help her.

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Yesterday, we held a fun and challenging team-building event at Red Lock Escape Rooms in Westfield North Lakes. For this activity, we selected two immersive escape room themes: Sherlock and The Witch’s Lair. In these two different worlds, we experienced thrilling puzzle-solving adventures that tested our wits and enhanced our team collaboration.

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This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

It is one of the most common scenarios in Australian family wealth: parents lend money to an adult child to help buy a home, build a business, or get a foothold in the property market. Sometimes the loan is documented carefully. Sometimes a caveat is even lodged on the title. The family is satisfied that the money is “protected.”

Then the child’s marriage breaks down. The parents expect that their loan will be deducted from the property pool before the assets are divided, leaving more for their child (and, in their minds, less for the departing spouse). They are often shocked to discover that the Family Court treats the loan as if it does not exist.

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At W & G Lawyers, the law is not just a profession — it is a calling to serve, protect, and invest in the people and communities around us. That commitment has never been more visible than in our ongoing Gold-level sponsorship of John Paul College (JPC), a partnership that reflects who we are and what we stand for.

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