Commercial Law Q&A
11 Nov Commercial Law Q&A
It is commonly accepted that a landlord owes a tenant of a property a duty of care to protect them from any reasonably foreseeable risks associated with the property...
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Conveyancing Alert – QuiContract
09 Nov Conveyancing Alert – QuiContract
Although we haven't had any first-hand experience in seeing this implemented, it has been brought to our attention that the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has prepared a document which they refer to as a QuiContract. ...
Family Law Q&A
04 Nov Family Law Q&A
WHAT IS THE TIME LIMIT FOR FAMILY LAW PROPERTY SETTLEMENTS? When discussing family law property settlements many clients are unsure if they need to be divorced before they can have their property settlement and whether there are time limits to finalise their property settlement....
Covid 19 and the second wave of Domestic Violence
02 Nov Covid 19 and the second wave of Domestic Violence
The financial impact of COVID 19 pandemic has been felt by all Australians in some way. For couples who are going through the process of separation or are struggling with the impacts of a domestically violent relationship, the impact of COVID 19 can be significantly...
Commercial Law Q&A
28 Oct Commercial Law Q&A
Is there a time you have to wait after you make a person redundant before you can re advertise for the same position?...
What is required to satisfy ‘reasonable endeavours’ and ‘best endeavours’ clauses in commercial contracts?
28 Oct What is required to satisfy ‘reasonable endeavours’ and ‘best endeavours’ clauses in commercial contracts?
Many commercial contracts contain provisions require one or other party to use “reasonable endeavours” or “best endeavours” to achieve a particular result....
Family Law Q&A
21 Oct Family Law Q&A
At what age can my children choose who they live with, and/or choose how often they see the other parent? At what age can a child’s views be more influential than that of their parents?...
Child relocation after Separation
18 Oct Child relocation after Separation
The Family Court of Australia hears many applications each year of parents seeking to relocate with their children against the wishes of the other parent, often to be closer to family support, for a re-marriage or for employment opportunities. In doing so, the Courts must consider...
Wills and Same Sex marriage
15 Oct Wills and Same Sex marriage
With the legislation now allowing for same sex marriages, those in a same sex marriage must remember that unless a Will is stated to be made in contemplation of marriage, marriage revokes a will....
Wills & Estates Q&A
13 Oct Wills & Estates Q&A
Can I challenge a will? You may be able to challenge a will on a number of grounds, provided you are eligible to do so....