Who doesn’t want to keep their lotto winnings?
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Recording parents’ agreement on childrens’ arrangements in writing is often a good idea.
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Restraint of Trade clauses, when attached to a business sale/purchase, are intended to prevent the seller competing with the business they have just sold.
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Covid-19 has increased the pace at which the courts have adopted online meetings. Like everything, there are advantages and disadvantages.
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WIth Stage 3 restrictions returning to Regional Victoria on 6 August, here is a list of some key points to be aware of.
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As regional Victoria moves into stage 3 restrictions for a second time, Siobhan has updated information on standing down employees.
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Gabrielle explains the important concept of parental responsibility under the Family Law Act.
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We’ve all heard of problems that can arise at Christmas parties. Make sure you know what your obligations as an employer are and that you have suitable policies in place now.
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If you want to lease your business property from your SMSF, you must do it correctly.
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A formalised property agreement, under the Family Law Act, is an important step to protect your interests based on what has been agreed to.
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Helping out a family member by guaranteeing their loan can be a good deed or perilous if things go wrong.
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There are now criminal penalties in place for employers who dishonestly withhold wages, superannuation or other employee entitlements.
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The impact of your partner or spouse going bankrupt can drag you into taking full responsibility for their debts, depending on how they were purchased.
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Pets play such an important role in many families and this results in strong emotional ties. When a relationship breaks down, a lot of couples are able to work out who gets the pets but what happens when no such agreement can be reached? What approach do the family law courts take?
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Here’s a quick update on a case we and others are watching that could have wide ramifications on the definition of casual employee in the workplace.
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Valuing the assets you have held as a couple is frequently a challenging initial step when figuring out a family law settlement. The experience of our Family Lawyers can help.
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With the aid of a simple example Tom explains some of the issues that make splitting property a little more complex than you thought and why a family lawyer should be involved.
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Covid-19 has led to an increase in the use of video-conferencing in Family Law and elsewhere that is sure to continue beyond the pandemic.
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Often when people are faced with separation, the desire to take any legal steps is dampened by fear of what it would all cost and there is fear if one party has access to more funds than the other.
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So you have moved into a new house and everything is perfect. However, what happens if you walk into your new home one afternoon and the roof is leaking, the plaster is bowing and your carpet has been destroyed.
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