For some parents, their post-separation parenting arrangements means they aren't with their children during our culture's designated "family occasions" such as Easter and the school holidays. A different approach can make all the difference.
Read MoreUsing the Personal Property Security Register as the centralised system for recording your interest in personal property is a prudent business measure for protecting your assets against unforseen claims of ownership by others.
Read MoreFamily law matters involving children are understandably emotional and everyone wants to help by offering advice. Much of this advice is in the form of misinformation about the age where children can decide for themselves the parenting arrangements they want.
Read MoreIt's possible you've not yet made a will because in the back of your mind, you know it may not be as easy as you think. There are often preparation steps that you need to undertake beforehand, and being in the right place in life is also important.
Read MoreWhen selling your property you will need to provide a "Section 32". This is a legislated document containing important information for your prospective buyers.
Read MoreThe Victorian Premier has recently announced changes that will free up the amount first home buyers can spend by reducing the stamp duty on their first home purchase.
Read MoreThe famous Australian, "It'll be alright," attitude doesn't cut it when you die without a will. If you die "intestate" there are rules which determine where your estate's assets will be distributed and it won't always be where you think.
Read MoreTenants and landlords who have experience with residential leases will find there are considerable differences when they enter into a commercial lease.
Read MoreHow do the Victorian Government's proposed changes to the First Home Owners Grant affect you?
Read MoreToday's technologies tie us together in ways that couldn't have been imagined 10 years ago. When a relationship ends there can be significant work needed to untie our digital knots and create a new level of privacy.
Read MoreIt is common in property settlements for one party to transfer at least some of their assets to the other. At times, in very specific circumstances, the courts may order otherwise.
Read MoreNobody likes surprises and when the emotions of a property sale are running high unexpected conditions to the contract of sale can cause unwanted friction. Be up-front with the conditions and everything will be smoother.
Read MoreThe common misconception that younger people don't have any assets of worth can lead them to believe they don't need a will. Sadly, that misconception can cause additional hardship for their families should the worst occur.
Read MoreNot all relationships that end are destined for the courtroom and lawyers are involved only in the drawing up of agreements. Sometimes a court is required to reach a resolution.
Read MoreWriting your own will, either from scratch, by modifying another or through a will kit has the serious risk that you do not get the result you are after. In this article Russell shares from his experience some of the problems that can arise.
Read MoreMost people put off making a will, because they are waiting for an event which will prompt them to complete the task. Entering into a relationship would be a good time to make a will. Ending a relationship is absolutely the best time to make a new will or update an existing will.
Read MoreFrom today both buyers and sellers of land need to have their identity verified. This new requirement is there to protect you in an age of increasing identity theft and online transactions.
Read MoreFinancial and Guardianship Powers of Attorney will change on 1 September 2015 with the introduction of new legislation. Some of the changes include different options for specifying the number of attorneys required to act and the provision for continuing gifts.
Read MoreThe recent case of a breastfeeding tattooed mother highlights the difficult balancing act that a Court must go through when making a decision in a short time frame.
Read MoreIt is a sad fact of business life that sometimes a business is unable to afford to keep all its employees. If this happens to you there are rules you must follow and legal advice you may need.
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