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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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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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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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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What You Need to Know About Spousal Maintenance
10 July 2019
In this podcast, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Clare McCormack discusses the commonly asked questions regarding spousal maintenance.
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How is a Business Valued in Family Law?
12 February 2019
Our legal team are up-to-date with legal developments and understand their relevance to you. OUR PODCASTS How is a Business Valued in Family Law? How is a Business Valued in...
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Parenting Plans – Changing existing parenting Orders
16 October 2018
In this podcast, South Geldard Lawyers, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Clare Mc Cormack discusses whether or not Parenting Orders can be varied at a later date. CHANGING EXISTING PARENTING ORDERS...
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What is a Prenup? Why Should I Consider One?
16 October 2018
Our legal team are up-to-date with legal developments and understand their relevance to you. OUR PODCASTS What is a Prenup? Why Should I Consider One? What is a Prenup? Why...
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Dividing Up The Family Farm
15 March 2019
Our legal team are up-to-date with legal developments and understand their relevance to you. OUR VIDEOS DIVIDING UP THE FAMILY FARM Dividing Up The Family Farm Family Law | Video...
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Should A Person Wait To Be Divorced Before Considering A Property Settlement – Video
14 October 2018
In this video, South Geldard Lawyers, Special Counsel, Clare McCormack discusses should a person wait to be divorced before considering a property settlement? PROPERTY SETTLEMENT & DIVORCE make a time...
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Things you need to consider before separation
3 August 2018
There is little doubt that separation and everything that follows is an overwhelmingly difficult time for all concerned. Being aware of the road ahead, in particular becoming better-prepared starts before the actual separation.
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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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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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Family Law Alert – COVID-19
26 March 2020
We are certainly in extraordinary times, however South Geldard Lawyers aims to provide legal services to our valued clients to the extent that we are able. Our office remains open for business.
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Covid-19 & South Geldard Lawyers
17 March 2020
South Geldard Lawyers is continually monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19. We take the health and wellbeing of our colleagues and clients seriously and have implemented measures to minimise and prevent the spread of the virus in accordance with the Government and the Health Department.
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Characteristics of a Thorough Succession Plan
5 November 2019
A good succession plan has the following characteristics: (1) It must be tailored. Each person and every family is different. A succession plan must be tailored to your specific circumstances.
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Is There Such a Thing as a Simple Will?
16 October 2018
In this podcast, Director, Gordon Stünzner answers the question. IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A “SIMPLE WILL”? make a time Our experienced solicitors ensure they understand your individual circumstances...
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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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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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Family Law Alert – COVID-19
26 March 2020
We are certainly in extraordinary times, however South Geldard Lawyers aims to provide legal services to our valued clients to the extent that we are able. Our office remains open for business.
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Covid-19 & South Geldard Lawyers
17 March 2020
South Geldard Lawyers is continually monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19. We take the health and wellbeing of our colleagues and clients seriously and have implemented measures to minimise and prevent the spread of the virus in accordance with the Government and the Health Department.
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Certificate of Title’s – A Thing of the Past
21 October 2019
Paper certificates of title are no longer evidence of legal ownership because of recent changes to the Land Title Act 1994 (Qld) which have transitioned from the land titles system in Queensland from a paper based to an electronic system.
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What are Trigger Maps and Why the Controversy?
7 August 2019
You may be aware that the Palaszczuk Government have been forced to remove more than a third of its flawed trigger mapping designed to protect endangered or at least vulnerable plants. To learn more where things are currently at with the reversal…
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Dividing Fences – Give and Take Arrangements
20 June 2019
In this podcast, South Geldard Director and Property Lawyer, Gordon Stünzner discusses the not uncommon “Give and Take fence” agreements arising between two rural property owners and considerations for ‘common boundary line’ disputes.
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The Risks of Cheap Conveyancing
16 October 2018
In this podcast, South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Ben Wright discusses the risk of cutting costs when looking at conveyancing options. THE RISKS OF CHEAP CONVEYANCING make a time We have...
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Should A Person Wait To Be Divorced Before Considering A Property Settlement – Video
14 October 2018
In this video, South Geldard Lawyers, Special Counsel, Clare McCormack discusses should a person wait to be divorced before considering a property settlement? PROPERTY SETTLEMENT & DIVORCE make a time...
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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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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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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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Choosing the Right Business Structure – Podcast
16 October 2018
In this podcast, South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Brad Beasley discusses how to choose the right business structure CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS STRUCTURE make a time One of the most fundamentally...
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Flood Damage? How to Deal with Insurance Companies – Podcast
15 October 2018
In this podcast, South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Brad Beasley discusses how best to deal with insurance companies. FLOOD DAMAGE? make a time We understand for most people, the mere thought...
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Redundancy and COVID-19. What Your Business Needs to Know
24 November 2020
In this video, our Courtney Brown shares some important insights about what businesses should know about redundancy and COVID-19.
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What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Insolvency Reforms
11 November 2020
In this video, South Geldard Lawyers Director, Gordon Stünzner explains the recent COVID-19 Insolvency Reforms and what it means for businesses in distress.
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Animal Welfare & Landholder’s Duty – Video
16 October 2018
In this video, South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Gordon Stünzner discusses the Animal Welfare & Landholder’s Duty BUSINESS - AGRIBUSINESS make a time Our approach to business is one of planning...
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Business Structuring – Video
15 October 2018
In this video, South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Ben Wright discusses business law and business structuring. BUSINESS STRUCTURING VIDEO make a time Our approach to business is one of planning and...
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Getting Prepared for the Sale of Your Business – Video
13 October 2018
In this video, South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Brad Beasley discusses how best to prepare for the sale of your business. PREPARING TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS make a time Our approach...
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Family Law Alert – COVID-19
26 March 2020
We are certainly in extraordinary times, however South Geldard Lawyers aims to provide legal services to our valued clients to the extent that we are able. Our office remains open for business.
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Covid-19 & South Geldard Lawyers
17 March 2020
South Geldard Lawyers is continually monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19. We take the health and wellbeing of our colleagues and clients seriously and have implemented measures to minimise and prevent the spread of the virus in accordance with the Government and the Health Department.
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It’s All Insolvency, Isn’t It? What are the Different Roles of Administrators, Receivers and Liquidators?
8 March 2019
“Insolvency” is a term often seen in the headlines recently with the collapse of a number of high profile local companies such as JM Kelly Builders Pty Ltd and Metro Builders, and publicly listed company RCR Tomlinson Ltd and its subsidiaries.
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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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COVID-19 Pandemic: What Are the Options for Employers?
28 March 2020
We are certainly in extraordinary times, however South Geldard Lawyers aims to provide legal services to our valued clients to the extent that we are able. Our office remains open for business.
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Family Law Alert – COVID-19
26 March 2020
We are certainly in extraordinary times, however South Geldard Lawyers aims to provide legal services to our valued clients to the extent that we are able. Our office remains open for business.
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What is Restraint of Trade Clause?
19 June 2019
Our legal team are up-to-date with legal developments and understand their relevance to you. OUR PODCASTS What is Restraint of Trade Clause? What is Restraint of Trade Clause? Employment |...
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Redundancy and COVID-19. What Your Business Needs to Know
24 November 2020
In this video, our Courtney Brown shares some important insights about what businesses should know about redundancy and COVID-19.
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Employing casual staff? Watch out for these perils
3 November 2020
In this video, South Geldard Lawyers Director, Ben Wright shares some insights for business owners regarding a recent Court decision in the WorkPac v Rossato case.
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Family Law Alert – COVID-19
26 March 2020
We are certainly in extraordinary times, however South Geldard Lawyers aims to provide legal services to our valued clients to the extent that we are able. Our office remains open for business.
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Covid-19 & South Geldard Lawyers
17 March 2020
South Geldard Lawyers is continually monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19. We take the health and wellbeing of our colleagues and clients seriously and have implemented measures to minimise and prevent the spread of the virus in accordance with the Government and the Health Department.
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Resolving Disputes Through Mediation – Podcast
16 October 2018
In this podcast, South Geldard Lawyers, Director, Vicki Jackson explains what family law mediation is and how the mediation process takes place. RESOLVING DISPUTES THROUGH MEDIATION make a time We...
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