Business
Corporate Migration
Business Advice that Actually Fits How Businesses Run
Most businesses don’t need a lawyer who can write a beautiful memo. They need a lawyer who can make the problem smaller, faster, and more predictable - without breaking the deal or creating a new one.
Build your workforce with confidence - and avoid sponsorship headaches
Corporate migration is not just paperwork. It’s about setting the role up properly, getting the right visa pathway, and making sure your business position is consistent, clear, and supportable from the start.
Common employer pathways we advise on
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
- permanent residency pathway via employer nomination (where eligible)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494)
- regional employer-sponsored option (where eligible)
Our role
- Match the visa option to your business goal (speed, retention, PR planning, role needs)
- Identify risk points before lodgement (role design, documents, consistency, timing)
- Build a clean, organised application story so the process is efficient and defensible
Fees + values
We prefer structured, staged work - so you can see what you’re paying for at each step, and so decisions stay commercial (not reactive).
Speak with Us Before You Sponsor
Early structuring usually saves time, cost, and avoidable back-and-forth later.
1. Family Violence Definition Expanded
The law now includes economic and financial abuse as types of family violence. Examples:
- Controlling your access to bank accounts or money
- Stopping you from working or sabotaging your job
- Forcing you to take on debt you didn’t agree to
- Using dowry or gifts to control or threaten
2. Family Violence Must Be Considered by Law
From 10 June 2025, it’s now a mandatory for the court to look at:
- How family violence affected a person’s ability to contribute (financially or non-financially).
- How the violence has impacted their current and future situation (like their health, safety, or ability to earn money).
This applies whether you were married or in a de facto relationship.
3. Economic Impact Must Be Evaluated
The court must now carefully assess how financial abuse or control has hurt your ability to:
- Contribute to the relationship
- Support yourself after separation
4. Applies to New and Ongoing Cases
These new rules apply to:
- All property settlement applications filed on or after 10 June 2025
- Any ongoing cases where a final hearing hasn’t started yet
Speak with Us Before You Sponsor
Early structuring usually saves time, cost, and avoidable back-and-forth later.
How Property Settlement Works in Australia
The courts follow a structured process to divide property, guided by the Family Law Act 1975 (FLA). The goal is to ensure the outcome is just and equitable for both parties.
Here’s how the process typically works, along with important new protections for those who have experienced family violence:
1. Family Violence Must Be Considered by Law
From 10 June 2025, it’s now a mandatory for the court to look at:
- How family violence affected a person’s ability to contribute (financially or non-financially).
- How the violence has impacted their current and future situation (like their health, safety, or ability to earn money).
This applies whether you were married or in a de facto relationship.
2. Family Violence Definition Expanded
The law now includes economic and financial abuse as types of family violence. Examples:
- Controlling your access to bank accounts or money
- Stopping you from working or sabotaging your job
- Forcing you to take on debt you didn’t agree to
Using dowry or gifts to control or threaten
3. Economic Impact Must Be Evaluated
The court must now carefully assess how financial abuse or control has hurt your ability to:
- Contribute to the relationship
- Support yourself after separation
4. Applies to New and Ongoing Cases
These new rules apply to:
- All property settlement applications filed on or after 10 June 2025
- Any ongoing cases where a final hearing hasn’t started yet
Our role in Business Advisory is to help you:
At Honest Grace Legal, we combine expertise with care to deliver tailored solutions for every client.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart:
Spot the Real Risk
Understand the Impact
Money, time, operations and relationships.
Choose a Solution
A solution that is workable in the real world.
Because in business, the “perfect” legal answer is often useless if it:
- Delays the deal,
- Burns the relationship,
- Costs more than the risk itself, or
- Can’t realistically be implemented by your team.
Common Questions About Property Settlement
What if my ex-partner hides assets?
Courts require full financial disclosure. If assets are hidden, the court may impose penalties or adjust the settlement accordingly.
Can I claim assets acquired after separation?
Yes, assets acquired post-separation but before the final settlement can be included, depending on the circumstances.
What happens to superannuation?
Superannuation is treated as property and can be split as part of the settlement.
Meet Our Family Law Team
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