My Ex Has Wasted Money. Is This Relevant to My Property Settlement?

In some cases Family Courts will rule that one person has wilfully acted to reduce the value of share property in advance of a property settlement.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers10 July 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonproperty settlement

Is registering my business name enough to protect my business?

Registering your business name properly is the first step in protecting it.

Business LawOFRM Lawyers7 July 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonip, intellectual property, business name, business structure

10 things to consider before you start family law court proceedings

A trip to court is not always a given for family law matters. Here are 10 questions to work through with your lawyer before you get that far.

Family LawMarika McMahon7 July 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonfamily court, family law act, family dispute resolution, mediation

Gifts & Property Settlements

Money contributed to a relationship from outside can be more likely be treated as a gift than a loan by the Family Court.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers3 July 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahongifts, property settlement, settlement

Title searches and final searches

Our property title system is fundamental to proving ownership and there are checks in place to ensure nothing changes on a title between signing a contract and finalising settlement.

ConveyancingOFRM Lawyers30 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahontitle, titles office, certificate of title, electronic title

Can stepchildren make a claim against an estate?

The 2015 legislation changes narrowing the list of potential claimants against an estate includes stepchildren and this was recently relevant in a case decided June 2017.

EstatesRussell Robertson30 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonclaim, estate, dispute

Why is it suggested I measure my new property?

Property isn't cheap and you want to make sure you're getting what you pay for.

ConveyancingOFRM Lawyers28 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonpurchaser, settlement

Is court the only option? Other ways of resolving family law disputes

The majority of cases that commence in the Family Court do not result in a judge making the final decision. That's because there are other options available.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers26 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahondispute resolution, family dispute resolution, family law act, family, family court

What happens to my personal and household items when I die?

In your estate there are a number of items which are considered personal to you.

EstatesMadeleine Debono23 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonintestate, personal belongings, chattels

What do we mean by "online conveyancing"?

Online conveyancing, e-conveyancing, PEXA... what do they mean?

ConveyancingMark O'Farrell23 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonpexa, econveyancing, settlement

Traps when you vary or surrender your commercial lease

Changes to a commercial lease, when done via a deed, have greater enforceability than a normal agreement between two parties.

Business LawOFRM Lawyers19 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonlease, deed, variation, contract conditions, contract

What’s wrong with a handshake deal?

Handshake deals are still only as good as the paper they are written on.

Business LawOFRM Lawyers16 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncontract

Is the expectation of an inheritance relevant to my property settlement?

A property settlement looks at the assets of both parties. What if one has an expected inheritance? Will it be included?

Family LawOFRM Lawyers16 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahoninheritance, property settlement, divorce

Family Law property settlements and superannuation

Superannuation can form part of a property settlement though due to its nature each situation is different.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers15 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonproperty settlement, family law act, superannuation, self managed superannuation fund

I need a small amendment to my Will. Should I make a Codicil or do a new Will?

If the update to a will is small, for example changing an executor, you could amend it using a codicil but it may be easier to make a new will.

Estates, Will & Powers of AttorneyRussell Robertson14 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncodicil, will kit, wills, will

Getting married? Add “update Will” to your checklist

Marriage changes you situation and revoked any previous wills. Don't forget an update will be needed.

Will & Powers of Attorney, EstatesMadeleine Debono9 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonwill, marriage, divorce, intestate

What online conveyancing means for you?

Online conveyancing makes a property transaction easier and more secure for both vendors and purchasers.

ConveyancingMark O'Farrell9 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahoneconveyancing, voi, verification of identity, section 32

Online conveyancing – the future is here

Online conveyancing settlement is now a reality.

ConveyancingMark O'Farrell7 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonvendor, property, purchaser, pexa, settlement

Who pays for the extras?

It is not certain that the costs for sporting activities (or other similar extras-curricular activities) will fall within the child support system. So who pays?

Family LawMarika McMahon5 June 2017O'Farrell Robertson McMahonchildren, child support, parenting arrangements, parenting