The Federal Court of Australia has delivered a further judgment in the ongoing ASIC proceedings concerning ALAMMC Developments and associated entities. While the decision in ASIC v ALAMMC Developments Pty Ltd (No 3) [2026] FCA 725 deals with a procedural funding issue, it is highly...
When a business is under financial pressure, resigning as a director can feel like the quickest way to step away from the stress. However, many directors are surprised to learn that resigning does not automatically remove responsibility for issues that arose while they were in...
‘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...
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...