‘Whilst litigants are entitled to seek the intervention of the courts to adjudicate in business and other disputes that cannot be reasonably settled in any other way, sometimes the best advice a lawyer can give a client is not to take that course. This is...
Please note Solari and Stock will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 2nd April and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 7th April. We wish our clients a safe and happy easter break and look forward to seeing you on our return. Should you wish...
In family law practice, it is a common enquiry whether a party can be compelled to pay the other party’s legal costs, particularly in situations where the opposing party is behaving unreasonably or adopting a highly litigious stance. The prevailing position, however, is that each party...
Parenting Plans and Parenting OrdersBoth deal with parenting arrangements, but they differ in legal enforceability, flexibility, and how they are made or changed. The infographic above provides more information on these options, however for greater detail please refer to the article Parenting Plans or Parenting...
The distinction between parenting plans and parenting orders is fundamental in Australian family law. The primary issues concern legal enforceability, flexibility, and the process for creation and modification. Parenting Plans 1. Nature and Formalities:A parenting plan is...
A court decision has highlighted an important risk for landlords offering incentives to tenants as part of a lease. In GWC Property Group Pty Ltd v Higginson & Ors [2014] QSC 264, the court found that a landlord could not recover lease incentives it had previously...
For more information on Spousal Support please refer to our article Am I entitled to spousal maintenance from my ex? If you are separating from your spouse and would like to better understand your entitlements to pay or receive spousal maintenance, contact our experienced Family Law team at Solari...
It is often the dynamic in a marriage or de facto relationship that one party takes on the role of the homemaker/parent, whilst their spouse takes on the role of breadwinner by working to earn an income to support the family financially. So, what happens...
When a commercial or retail tenant in New South Wales stops paying rent, the financial and operational impact can be significant. While it is important to respond quickly, it is equally important to follow a careful and legally compliant process. Taking the right steps from...
The New South Wales Court of Appeal decision in Zong v Lin [2022] NSWCA 136 is a clear reminder of why properly drafted shareholders’ agreements are critical—particularly where one party controls the company’s day-to-day operations and finances. The case involved two business partners, Mr Jason Zong...