Family Law Q&A
23 Sep Family Law Q&A
Our Marriage has broken down. If I move out of the house first, what are the consequences?...
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Lighthouse Project- Court changes to assist in Family Violence
21 Sep Lighthouse Project- Court changes to assist in Family Violence
The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia are leading the way in assisting families that have experienced family violence or other safety concerns to navigate the family law system. The Project is the Courts’ response to calls for the family...
Risks when purchasing off the plan properties
16 Sep Risks when purchasing off the plan properties
Buying off the plan is where you enter into a Contract to purchase a property prior to the completion of the construction of the dwelling or prior to the registration of the plan of subdivision(strata or otherwise). There are risks associated with purchasing off the plan...
New protections for “Off the Plan” Purchases
14 Sep New protections for “Off the Plan” Purchases
New laws commencing on 1 September 2020 are designed to protect purchasers of off the plan apartments. The New Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act has commenced as part of the New South Wales Government's objectives to have a better framework to protect consumers...
The COVID-19 Leasing Code of Conduct in Action
10 Sep The COVID-19 Leasing Code of Conduct in Action
In a recent court case in the Supreme Court of New South Wales the application of the Leasing Code of Conduct for the COVID-19 pandemic was called into action....
FAMILY LAW Q&A
09 Sep FAMILY LAW Q&A
Who has the right to change the locks on the house after separation? Even in circumstances where a party has been temporarily residing elsewhere during separation, the changing of the locks can come as somewhat of a shock. If a client contacts us in...
Domestic Financial Abuse
07 Sep Domestic Financial Abuse
Domestic Financial abuse is a form of family violence in which one partner attempts to exercise power and control over their spouse by limiting their access to finances and dictating the terms on which money is to be spent. It often happens alongside other types...
High Court Decision clarifies meaning of a “Working Day” in the context of Personal Leave entitlements of employees
02 Sep High Court Decision clarifies meaning of a “Working Day” in the context of Personal Leave entitlements of employees
The High Court has recently overturned a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia in relation to the entitlements of employees to personal leave....
How do I cover myself for issues which may arise in a contract due to a Pandemic?
31 Aug How do I cover myself for issues which may arise in a contract due to a Pandemic?
The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to give consideration to incorporating clauses in contracts to cover situations where supply chains may be impacted and/or restrictions are imposed on a party to a contract which may prevent them from being able to perform their...
Newsletter September 2020
30 Aug Newsletter September 2020
Read the Solari & Stock Newsletter – September 2020 here...