Why It’s Important to Comply With a Development Approval
24 September 2020
The enforcement of the terms of Development Approvals (DAs) in Queensland is achieved by the Planning Act 2016 (‘the Act’) which…
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Assessing Contributions in a Property Settlement
21 September 2020
It is common during a marriage or de facto relationship that the husband, wife or partner made a greater financial contribution through their initial contributions to the marriage or relationship, during the marriage and even following separation.
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Formalising Your Property Agreement
8 September 2020
You have reached an agreement with your former spouse. What do you do now? Finalising your agreement into a legal document is important.
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Business Interruption Insurance – Test Case
20 August 2020
If your business has suffered financially during the pandemic, and you have business interruption insurance, you may be interested to follow the progress of a test case launched through the NSW Supreme Court system by the Insurance Industry and Financial Services Ombudsman.
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Jobkeeper Extension Update
10 August 2020
The recent Federal Court decision in Brett Cattle Company Pty Ltd v Minister for Agriculture [2020] FCA 732 (‘Brett Cattle’) has implications for future decisions by Federal government ministers in relation to not only the live cattle industry, but also other enterprises.
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What is a Family Provision Claim?
15 June 2020
A Family Provision Claim (FPA) refers to a claim which a person can make against a deceased estate if they have been left out of a will or have not received sufficient for what is described by the law as their “proper maintenance and support”.
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Are All Casual Employees Now Permanents?
28 May 2020
Casual employment and the consequences for employers of misclassifying employees have been vexed issues since the 2018 decision of the Federal Court regarding the employment of Mr Paul Skene by WorkPac Pty Ltd.
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Valuing Property in Family Law matters
27 May 2020
You may have just separated from your partner or have been separated for some time. A division of property remains to be resolved between you.
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Do I have to Leave our House when we Separate?
22 May 2020
Usually on the breakdown of a relationship, one party moves out of the matrimonial home, leaving the other party to continue to reside in the property. But what happens if neither party wants to leave or one party wants to ‘evict’ the other?
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Important Changes to Commercial Leases
14 April 2020
In short, this will depend on whether you plan ahead. You can decide in advance who can make decisions for you by preparing a legal document known as an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”).
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What You Need to Know About Forming a Company
13 April 2020
In short, this will depend on whether you plan ahead. You can decide in advance who can make decisions for you by preparing a legal document known as an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”).
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Who will Make Decisions for Me if I Lose Capacity?
8 April 2020
In short, this will depend on whether you plan ahead. You can decide in advance who can make decisions for you by preparing a legal document known as an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”).
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Are You Separated or Thinking About Separating?
30 March 2020
While separation may be a difficult and emotional time, which may create uncertainty for you, your children and your partner, some necessary practicalities are involved.
