Can a Landlord Hold a Tenant’s Property for Unpaid Rent?
15 March 2021
Originating in feudal times, the common law right of a landlord to seize and impound a tenant’s goods to compel payment of arrears in rent has been abolished in most parts of Australia.
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What is a Joint Venture? Why Would I Use One?
9 March 2021
While a company or partnership structure carries with it a clear set of legal rights and obligations, the same is not necessarily the case for a joint venture.
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Divorce. Don’t leave it until the last minute!
8 February 2021
Divorce is the official ending of a marriage. The only legal requirement for obtaining a divorce is the “irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
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Changes to Making an Enduring Power of Attorney in Queensland
25 January 2021
Important legislative changes in Queensland came into force from 30 November 2020.
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Transferring a Lease of Crown Land? Here’s What You Need to Know
21 January 2021
In Queensland, leases over state land are granted for various purposes such as grazing, agriculture, tourism, forestry and others as term, perpetual or freeholding leases.
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A Family Law Guide for separated parents for surviving Christmas
7 December 2020
Most parents will have an arrangement in place for spending time with their children, whether it be on a week-to week or an alternating basis.
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All You Need to Know About Trust Structures
19 November 2020
While most business people have heard of trusts, it’s likely not as many really understand what they are or why you’d use one.
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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.
