Proprietary estoppel is a promise that becomes enforceable. A common example is: “If you stay and work in the family business, I will leave you the farm.” If the person reasonably believes that promise, spends years working for low pay and gives up another career, it...
Every property settlement is more than a transaction—it can be a first home, a fresh start, a new investment, or the beginning of an exciting next chapter. ...
When expertise is combined with genuine care, it can make all the difference....
Whether you are entering a new relationship, living together, getting married, or separating, a Financial Agreement can provide valuable protection and certainty....
We recently acted as the Court‑appointed independent administrator in Coxhead v Housen [2026] NSWCA 128, a significant New South Wales Court of Appeal decision that highlights the strict approach the Court continues to take when assessing applications for leave to appeal in contested estate matters....
One of the most common reasons Financial Agreements are challenged is because one party failed to disclose significant assets, liabilities, trusts, businesses, or other financial interests....
Why do financial agreements end up in Court? Many people enter into Financial Agreements to avoid future disputes. However, agreements that are poorly prepared or executed can still end up being challenged years later....
What does it mean to be a guarantor? A guarantor promises a lender that if the borrower fails to repay a loan or breaches the loan agreement, the guarantor will meet those obligations....
Being asked to guarantee a loan for a family member, friend or your own business can seem like a simple formality. In reality, it is one of the most significant financial commitments you can make. If the borrower cannot meet their obligations, you may become...
Binding Financial Agreements (often referred to as "prenups" or "post-separation agreements") can be an effective way for couples to formalise how assets, liabilities, and financial resources will be dealt with in the future....