Q&A-Co Ownership Agreements
14 Apr Q&A-Co Ownership Agreements
Why should you have a Co-Ownership Agreement? Here are some frequently asked questions relating to disputes between Co-Owners....
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Winding up on just and equitable grounds
29 Mar Winding up on just and equitable grounds
Almost always, insolvency is the reason why a company is wound up. This process is often initiated by a creditor of the insolvent company. However, insolvency is not the only grounds for winding up. The court may also order the winding up of a...
Estate Planning – Q&A
03 Mar Estate Planning – Q&A
What does the term “estate planning” mean? This is term we use to describe all and any documents which relate to your own person. This includes your Will, power of attorney and enduring guardian. It can also include any letters of wishes or advanced directive that...
Ensuring your binding death nominations in your super fund are valid
15 Feb Ensuring your binding death nominations in your super fund are valid
A recent Supreme Court case in Queensland is a timely reminder of the need to take care when nominating who is to receive a member’s superannuation benefits, particularly when the provision is made in the binding death nomination for payments to be made to a...
Could spending most nights with my girlfriend potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship with her even though we actually haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?
10 Feb Could spending most nights with my girlfriend potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship with her even though we actually haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?
The short answer to this question is 'yes' it could be categorised as a 'De Facto Relationship' if it meets the criteria set out below. Therefore, you need to be aware that once you start spending significant time with a new partner, you are leaving yourself...
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....
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....
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....